Citing the firm's supposed stance against firearms, Texas dropped Citigroup from the underwriting syndicate on its largest municipal bond issuance in history  ( 13 min )

If you were lucky enough to win a Super Bowl bet this year, your victory comes with the obligation to pay taxes on your winnings. How to pay those taxes and when depends on where you won and how much the bet was for.  ( 13 min )

Rule 144 is an SEC rule regulates the resale of restricted or unregistered securities  ( 17 min )

An interest rate swap is a forward contract in which one stream of future interest payments is exchanged for another based on a specified principal amount.  ( 17 min )

Mortgage rates have taken a big step higher, raising most averages to their highest level since very early January.  ( 13 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are Oasis Network (ROSE), Mina (MINA), Hedera (HBAR), Lido DAO (LDO), and Rocket Pool (RPL).  ( 13 min )

A contra account is an account used in a general ledger to reduce the value of a related account. A contra account's natural balance is the opposite of the associated account.  ( 19 min )

The Express heads to ETF Exchange to learn what is coming down the tracks for investors who ride the rails of exchange-traded funds. Todd Rosenbluth of VettaFi and Reggie Browne of GTS join the show to tell us why there is still a lot of growth ahead for the industry, and why they are creating new solutions for more discerning investors. Plus, a little risk-reversal takes hold after a torrid January, just as retail investors dive headlong into the options market. Be careful out there.  ( 13 min )

Tax-efficient investing can minimize your tax burden and maximize your returns. Find out why tax-efficient investing is important and how it can save you money.  ( 17 min )

An allowance for doubtful accounts is a contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables reported to reflect only the amounts expected to be paid.  ( 18 min )

Days payable outstanding (DPO) is a ratio used to figure out how long it takes a company, on average, to pay its bills and invoices.  ( 23 min )

"Current delivery” refers to futures contracts for which physical delivery of the underlying commodity will occur in the current month, or soon after.  ( 12 min )

A zero-coupon mortgage is a long-term commercial mortgage that defers all payments of principal and interest until maturity.  ( 12 min )

A mixed lot order is a blend of round lot, which are standardized trading amounts, and odd lot, which are non-standardized trading amounts, orders.  ( 13 min )

The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is a statistic used by traders to determine what the average price is based on both price and volume. Whether a price is above or below the VWAP helps assess current value and trend.  ( 17 min )

Debt fatigue refers to the seeming futility of the debt repayment process due to high amounts of incurred debt.  ( 13 min )

The cash return on assets ratio is used to compare a business's performance with that of others in the same industry.  ( 12 min )

Find out more about the Macaulay duration and the modified duration, how to calculate them, and the difference between them.  ( 18 min )

Variance inflation factor (VIF) is a measure of the amount of multicollinearity in a set of multiple regression variables.  ( 15 min )

An optionable stock is one where the stock has the necessary liquidity such that a market maker, like a bank, lists that stock's options for trading.  ( 13 min )

Use Investopedia's mortgage calculator to see how different inputs for the home price, down payment, loan terms, and interest rate would change your monthly payment.  ( 19 min )

An accelerated dividend is a special dividend that a company pays prior to an imminent change in the treatment of dividends, such as a tax increase.  ( 16 min )

Absolute pollution exclusion is a commercial liability insurance clause that removes coverage of pollution resulting from regular business operations.  ( 13 min )

The reserves-to-production ratio is an estimate of the amount of a natural resource that remains available based on current production rates.  ( 14 min )

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The move in tech stocks looks long in the tooth, BlackRock warns.  ( 46 min )

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Shares of Fidelity National Information Services dropped Monday after the company said it plans to spin off the Worldpay merchant-solutions business it acquired in 2019. The financial-services-technology company said that it is working to complete the spinoff within the next 12 months, and that it  ( 24 min )

Wake up and smell the diesel.  ( 47 min )

Tesla stock is dropping after Super Bowl ads for competitors' electric vehicles. It's probably more profit-taking than worries about rivals.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The bear market that wiped out as much as $12 trillion in US equity values is over, according to Chris Harvey at Wells Fargo & Co. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherUS Shoots Down Fourth Object as China Levels New AccusationThe head of equity strategy says th  ( 46 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Risky assets may be in trouble now that one-off liquidity injections from global central banks that have been fueling a market rally in recent months have come to an end, according to Citi strategist Matt King.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherUS Shoots Down  ( 47 min )

A rising dividend strategy can help you grow your investment portfolio and eventually provide a stream of income when you need it.  ( 28 min )

The small-capitalization stock had a rough 2022, falling 77% on worse-than-expected earnings and a conservative financial forecast.  ( 23 min )

The San Francisco company made layoff announcement Monday in an SEC filing.  ( 14 min )

COVID-19 drug and vaccine developer Sorrento Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: SRNE) is filing for bankruptcy following a lengthy legal dispute. The biotech submitted its Chapter 11 filing, per an SEC filing, after losing an arbitration battle to billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong's NantPharma LLC in December 2022. The filing comes after a court ruling upheld a decision of the American Arbitration Association to award millions of dollars in damages related to a legal dispute with NantCell and NANTibody. In  ( 45 min )

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BofA Global Research analyst Madeline Brooks initiated coverage of cloud-software firm Okta at Underperform with a $64 price target.  ( 22 min )

The companies expect to employ about 350 people, far fewer employees than the combined total of 697 they reported having before announcing their merger last year.  ( 14 min )

The shares are in a downtrend in front of quarterly results.  ( 9 min )

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Last year’s bearish trend has turned on a dime into 2023’s bull run, and the question now is, what next? One prominent name to wade in on the matter is billionaire Ken Fisher. With a history of decades-long investing success, Fisher knows a thing or two about market behavior. The Fisher Investments founder famously started his independent money management firm with just $250 in 1979, a company that is now a $197-plus billion going concern, while Fisher’s own net worth stands north of $5 billion.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Grappling with slowing sales growth and rising costs, Amazon.com Inc. is squeezing more money from the nearly 2 million small businesses that sell products on its sprawling online marketplace.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperChina Says US Balloons Trespassed Over 10 Times Since Early 2022US Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighters Down More Objects as T  ( 49 min )

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average’s shake-up in the summer of 2020 dumped Exxon Mobil, Pfizer and Raytheon just as it was their turn to thrive.  ( 24 min )

The AMC CEO expects to see a lot more movies released in 2023 than last year  ( 25 min )

Vanguard and Fidelity are two of the largest brokerages, and each offer plenty of low-cost investments and valuable tools. So which is better for you?  ( 51 min )

Can I retire at 55? If you're interested in early retirement, it helps to understand the unique financial planning challenges involved.  ( 50 min )

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News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 6 min )

The Worldpay spinoff comes after the company announced a strategic review of its business and operations in December under new CEO Stephanie Ferris.  ( 23 min )

The story of 2023 for Boeing and its rival Airbus won't be a lack of demand for new planes. It will be supply chain problems that just won't go away.  ( 23 min )

The auto company will on Monday announce an update to its plan to "rapidly scale EVs and make them more accessible to customers."  ( 23 min )

Alibaba, Huawei and Tencent are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in developing markets in the region.  ( 23 min )

Artificial intelligence has sparked new competition in internet search—for the first time in decades. Here's how to build an AI portfolio.  ( 35 min )

Shares of Novavax Inc. gained 2.4% in premarket trading on Monday after the company said it will deliver additional doses of its updated COVID-19 booster to...  ( 22 min )

Two seven-year deals will help the ride-hailing company end reliance on its own data centers.  ( 39 min )

Shares of Axsome Therapeutics Inc. tumbled about 10.0% in premarket trading on Monday after the company said in a securities filing that Teva Pharmaceutical...  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A stream of natural gas that’s being unleashed from British Columbia’s vast reservoirs is blazing a record-setting path through global markets, providing hope for Canada’s beleaguered drillers and relief for energy-hungry economies around the world.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaMajor Israeli Protests Against Judicial O  ( 47 min )

The autos giant will on Monday announce an update to its plan to "rapidly scale EVs and make them more accessible to customers."  ( 23 min )

Merchant-acquiring company Fidelity National Information Services Inc. plans to spin off its merchant business, the company announced Monday  ( 25 min )

If the S&P 500 finishes pretty much where it started, which is what Goldman Sachs expects, investors would do well to start looking for alpha.  ( 26 min )

U.S. stock futures flickered early Monday as Wall Street reeled from its worst week of the year so far and an upcoming inflation reading kept investors on their toes.  ( 47 min )

Chevron’s board of directors doesn’t yet see an obvious internal replacement for the CEO and remains pleased with his stewardship.  ( 26 min )

Want to be like Buffett? Buy assets that produce something.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With big tech companies facing weaker growth trends and an economic outlook that could prevent the group from regaining its leadership role in the market, revived antitrust fervor might seem to be the last thing they need. Some investors disagree.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Hasn’t Ruled Out Alien Origins for Lates  ( 48 min )

JP Morgan's Matejka recommends investors slash their exposure to stocks and eye more defense areas of the market.  ( 47 min )

GE Aerospace CEO Lawrence Culp Jr. told shareholders he expects air travel to return to pre-pandemic normals this year.  ( 15 min )

$2k sign-up bonus or high APY? You may be surprised at what experts say is best.  ( 25 min )

Alibaba has sold the last of its shares in the company that owns the Indian mobile-payments business Paytm for about $167 million, closing out an eight-year investment. The connection harks back to a different era, back when investors were exuberant about the prospects of financial-technology start  ( 25 min )

Check Point Software's fourth-quarter adjusted earnings beat forecasts. Nikola has started work on hydrogen plants, The Wall Street Journal reports.  ( 23 min )

Following decades of deceit, justice is being served after a major rubber industry supplier lied about carcinogens in its product.  ( 53 min )

What to know in markets on Monday, February 13, 2023  ( 47 min )

Inflation could slow faster than the Fed believes, reducing the need for more rate hikes and lowering recession risks. Rent growth is already easing.  ( 48 min )

A good start to the year falters amid worries that interest rate rises may have further to go.  ( 25 min )

Snickers and M&M’s maker Mars Wrigley has been fined by US safety regulators after two workers at one of its factories fell into a vat of chocolate.  ( 46 min )

New York regulators directed a crypto company to stop issuing one of the largest dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies, as a government clampdown on the sector widens.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks are ripe for a selloff after prematurely pricing in a pause in Federal Reserve rate hikes, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early Sunday“While the recent move higher in  ( 46 min )

The largest recall involves 114,000 Honda Fit and HR-V cars. Check the latest car recalls here.  ( 46 min )

The company more than doubled an investment in MeiraGTx, and more than halved its stake in surgical robotics firm Procept in the fourth quarter.  ( 23 min )

European countries have forked out nearly €800bn (£708bn) to protect households and businesses from soaring energy prices.  ( 49 min )

Investors will focus on whether the company bought more stock in Taiwan Semiconductor, or sold more of U.S. Bancorp.  ( 23 min )

The 10-year Treasury yield has moved higher recently, likely signaling concern that inflation could be harder to tame than anticipated.  ( 22 min )

COIN is down 20% during the last week after a record-breaking rally in January where it rose nearly 95%.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- DBS Group Holdings Ltd.’s fourth-quarter profit topped estimates, helped by lending gains as a strong capital base allowed the bank to deliver a special dividend. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherNet income  ( 46 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 6 min )

Asian stock markets sank Monday ahead of a U.S. inflation update that traders worry might lead to more interest rate hikes.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- DBS Group Holdings Ltd. has about a S$1.3 billion ($976 million) exposure to Adani Group, of which S$1 billion is from a cement firm acquisition financing and the remaining S$300 million is from other Adani firms, its Chief Executive Officer Piyush Gupta said at a briefing Monday. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Sa  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- India has reclaimed fifth place among the world’s top equity markets by value after being briefly usurped by France during a selloff of Adani Group shares.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Fighters Down More Objects as Tension Ratchets HigherIndia’s market capi  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s A$133 billion ($92 billion) coal export sector suffered another blow after billionaire Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal Inc. withdrew an appeal to open what would have been the country’s biggest mine. Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Fighters Down More  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares in Asia declined after Wall Street saw the worst week for stocks and bonds this year as traders increased interest rate expectations ahead of crucial US inflation data due Tuesday.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Shoots Down Unidentified Object Over Lak  ( 48 min )

Bitcoin was little changed in Monday morning trading in Asia in a mixed morning for the top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- LG Chem Ltd. is prioritizing efforts to secure raw materials used in electric-vehicle batteries and establishing a self-sufficient global supply chain, including via potential partnerships and investments in mining companies.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Sh  ( 48 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to sue stablecoin issuer Paxos, which is behind the Pax Dollar and Binance USD tokens, over the latter. The news comes days after CoinDesk reported Paxos was under investigation by the New York Department of Financial Services.  ( 45 min )

Het assortiment van webshop V&D gaat veranderen. Om de concurrentie met andere webwinkels beter aan te kunnen, verdwijnen onder meer de hobbyspullen, beautyproducten en elektronica uit het aanbod. V&D gaat nu terug naar "productgroepen die van oudsher de kracht van het warenhuis waren", zegt een woordvoerder.  ( 3 min )

Bagage- en vrachtbedrijven op Schiphol laten hun personeel te zwaar sjouwen en overtreden de Arbowet. Dat zegt de Arbeidsinspectie tegen NU.nl. Vakbond FNV start nu een collectieve rechtszaak tegen de bedrijven vanwege de gezondheidsklachten bij het personeel.  ( 3 min )

Technologiebedrijf OpenAI heeft de de betaalde versie van ChatGPT uitgebracht in Nederland. Voor 24,20 dollar (omgerekend 22,65 euro) per maand werkt de chatbot sneller en zonder wachtrij. Ook kunnen betalende gebruikers als eerste nieuwe mogelijkheden uitproberen.  ( 3 min )

Feestwinkels hebben het al wekenlang enorm druk met de verkoop van carnavalsartikelen. Vooral kleurrijke trainingspakken zijn in trek, blijkt uit een rondgang van het ANP. Mensen houden zich ondanks de gestegen prijzen niet in.  ( 4 min )

Na ruim zeven jaar vertrekt Marjan van Loon als hoogste baas bij Shell Nederland. Ze wordt opgevolgd door Frans Everts. Dat maakte het bedrijf maandag bekend.  ( 3 min )

Facebook-moederbedrijf Meta gaat in maart nog meer medewerkers ontslaan, meldt de Britse zakenkrant Financial Times. De tweede ontslagronde komt boven op de reorganisatie die in november is aangekondigd. Toen schrapte het socialemediabedrijf elfduizend banen.  ( 3 min )

In de VS is Mars Wrigley beboet vanwege een incident waarbij twee personeelsleden in een vat chocolade zijn gevallen. Het bedrijf moet ruim 14.500 dollar (zo'n 13.500 euro) betalen aan de Amerikaanse autoriteiten.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal bedrijven dat op de fles ging, kwam vorige maand uit op 228. Dat zijn er 35 minder dan de maand ervoor. Dat is de eerste daling sinds juli 2022.  ( 3 min )

We hebben vorig jaar een kwart minder gas verbruikt dan in 2021. Huishoudens waren zuiniger vanwege de hoge gasprijs, terwijl industriële bedrijven de productie tijdelijk hebben stilgelegd of efficiënter hebben geproduceerd. Daardoor kwam het totale verbruik uit op 31 miljard kubieke meter en dat is het laagste niveau sinds 1972, zo meldt statistiekbureau CBS maandag.  ( 4 min )

Philips heeft nog eens achtduizend meldingen over nieuwe problemen met zijn apneuapparaten gekregen. Daarmee komt het totaal op 98.000, blijkt uit een update van de Amerikaanse toezichthouder FDA.  ( 4 min )

De drankenindustrie geeft volop geld uit aan reclame. Vooral de uitgaven van biermerken zijn de afgelopen jaren rap gestegen. Alleen in Nederland gaat het al om tientallen miljoenen, wereldwijd gaat het om miljarden.  ( 6 min )

Booms and busts are familiar to any student of economics – they form the underlying patterns of long-term performance, for whole economies and for individual sectors. A recent report on the semiconductor chip industry helps to show the pattern – and sheds some light on where and how investors can position themselves now for maximum advantage. To begin with, the report, based on global chip sales data, places the start of the current cycle in early 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic crisis. W  ( 49 min )

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the January consumer price index on Tuesday, and about 60 S&P 500 companies report earnings this week.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Regardless of whoever sits in the Bank of Japan hot seat, the biggest worry of global bond investors — a wave of Japanese cash heading home — has already begun in earnest and looks unlikely to stop.Most Read from BloombergChina Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: PaperObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaUS Fighter Jet Downs Fourth Aerial Object Over North AmericaJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Shoots Down Unidentified Obje  ( 47 min )

The January consumer price index is out on Tuesday. Plus, earnings from Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Marriott, Biogen, Cisco, Shopify, DoorDash, Hasbro, Paramount, and Deere.  ( 23 min )

A million more Britons will start paying tax on their savings this year as a result of a stealth raid by the Treasury and higher interest rates, analysis for the Telegraph shows.  ( 46 min )

A busy economic calendar in the week ahead will have investors focused on signs inflation is — or isn't — starting to mdoerate across the U.S. economy.  ( 49 min )

Investors are waiting for the January consumer price index data, which is set to be released Tuesday, Feb. 14. CPI days have been among the most volatile for...  ( 26 min )

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These names are displaying both quantitative and technical deterioration.  ( 12 min )

Over the past two weeks or so, it seems attitudes have begun to shift favorably regarding monetary policy, economic growth, and the trajectory of stock prices.  ( 57 min )

Three more states now have laws that require companies to post salary ranges.  ( 48 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Investors are paying up to protect themselves in case the stock market sinks with a key inflation reading due this week, which is expected to show that prices aren’t moderating the way the Federal Reserve would like to see.Most Read from BloombergObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaChina Spots Unidentified Object Flying Near Port City: PaperBlackRock, Pimco Push Back Against Bets Inflation Cooling FastJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayU  ( 47 min )

Some big names from the one industry that hasn't yet been hit by a pandemic hangover — travel — might yet give Wall Street something to like.  ( 26 min )

Annuities are a form of hybrid financial product. Part investment and part contract, they're primarily sold by insurance companies as a way to save for retirement. While in recent years they have come under criticism for below-market returns, many retirees … Continue reading → The post How Much Would a $1.5 Million Annuity Pay? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Although inheritance taxes are less prevalent than estate taxes, you'll want to plan ahead if your state charges one. Here's how to avoid inheritance taxes.  ( 48 min )

Sales tax on large purchases, like a car, is crucial to factor into the price. Depending on where you live and the price of your car, sales tax can cost you thousands of dollars. But did you know there are … Continue reading → The post How to Legally Avoid Paying Sales Tax on a Used Car appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

As markets tumble, folks nearing retirement are scrambling to locate strategies that will help them protect their nest eggs and grow their wealth. But if you're over 50 and currently in the workforce, you may specifically want to consider a … Continue reading → The post T. Rowe Price Says Workers Over 50 Should Do This in a Down Market appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Futures for base metals posted large gains in January amid worries about low stockpiles.  ( 24 min )

If you are not a regular devotee of stock market movements, you may not have noticed that, before dipping a bit on Friday, this week the FTSE 100 stock market index hit new all-time highs.  ( 48 min )

Gen Z may be obsessed with nepo babies in Hollywood, but they should really be focused on Silicon Valley.  ( 49 min )

The private-equity giant built a new customer pool of small investors with its Breit real-estate fund, but the market downturn caused many to try to sell, leading Blackstone to restrict redemptions.  ( 26 min )

Could Disney give up Hulu? According to CEO BOB Iger it just might.  ( 46 min )

Selling a rental property is more complicated than selling your personal home. If you're not using the proceeds to buy another property, it's going to cost you.  ( 47 min )

The California Public Employees' Retirement System also sold Walmart stock in the fourth quarter.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A fresh round of IMF bailouts is underway, and some of the world’s most indebted nations will have to sacrifice their currencies to get them.Most Read from BloombergObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaBlackRock, Pimco Push Back Against Bets Inflation Cooling FastJapan Says Chinese Navy Ship Entered Its Waters Early SundayUS Recovery of Object Downed Over Alaska Faces Arctic ConditionsChina Spots Unidentified Object Flying Near Port City: PaperThe year has alread  ( 48 min )

Here's why I'm betting on the energy sector and how to play it.  ( 12 min )

Smart money managers are always looking for the next hot stock. And NVIDIA has many attractive fundamental qualities.  ( 45 min )

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Early-year tax moves could reduce your taxable income, enhance tax-deferred savings and pass more to your beneficiaries free of taxes.  ( 21 min )

Beijing counts on such executive visits to attract investments from multinationals, with its leaders portraying the country as open for business.  ( 25 min )

Even as equities have bounced back to start the year, the outflows indicate a level of apprehension from investors who aren’t buying into the rally.  ( 23 min )

An upturn in the U.S. and global economies would require higher interest rates to tame inflation.  ( 24 min )

The markets might have kicked off the year in a generally upbeat mood, but they have been zigzagging recently, making it even harder to know what direction stocks are heading in next. That makes stock picking even more difficult than usual but there’s a tool that could come in handy here. The TipRanks Smart Score algorithm collects all the data required for stock picking purposes and sorts it out according to 8 factors - all known to correspond with future outperformance. Then those elements get  ( 47 min )

Disney is a leader in ESG ratings. Some critics say its plans to cut jobs and reinstate its dividend reveals that its shareholders remain its top priority.  ( 23 min )

The return of Liz Truss to the political fray has inevitably sparked a barrage of derision and outrage. The former prime minister has been widely criticised for her 4,000-word essay in last weekend's Telegraph, followed by an hour-long interview on Spectator TV.  ( 48 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 6 min )

Company profiles point to high-tech parts while military links fuel Washington’s concerns of a spy threat.  ( 25 min )

With China’s reopening, Saudi Arabia will face stiffer competition from its OPEC+ partner, Russia, for market share in the world’s top crude oil importer  ( 47 min )

Found in many property insurance policies, a mortgagee clause provides protection for a mortgage lender in case of property damage.  ( 14 min )

Learn what caused the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS), also known as "Whoops," to be one of the biggest municipal bond defaults of all-time.  ( 12 min )

An economic depression is a steep and sustained drop in economic activity featuring high unemployment and negative GDP growth.  ( 21 min )

A hash is a function that converts an input of letters and numbers into an encrypted output of a fixed length.  ( 15 min )

Hashing out a family retirement plan can be overwhelming. That's why it's important to revisit things like timing, saving for kids’ college, and caregiving for elderly parents each year.  ( 20 min )

The difference between bad debt and good debt depends on what the money is used for and how it provides financial or other value in the long run.  ( 18 min )

The satoshi is the smallest unit of the bitcoin cryptocurrency. It is named after Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin.  ( 15 min )

Military members have access to special savings plans, including the DOD Savings Deposit Program, which can help them reach their financial goals.  ( 16 min )

Crypyo tokens are a type of cryptocurrency and represent digital assets that reside on their own blockchains.  ( 17 min )

Family planning can be a complex process for LGBTQ+ people. Understanding your expenses is important to be financially prepared for the future.  ( 19 min )

A charge-off means a debt that is deemed unlikely to be collected by the creditor but the debt is not necessarily forgiven or written off entirely. Here's how charge-off work.  ( 16 min )

There are distinct benefits to grandparents paying for early education for their grandchildren.  ( 16 min )

Bankruptcy can help you get a fresh start, but some types of debt are not alleviated when you file for bankruptcy. Several others are very difficult to get discharged.  ( 17 min )

It's easy to make a gift to a 529 plan. If you do, you are unlikely to incur a gift tax and the earnings can grow tax-free for your intended beneficiary.  ( 21 min )

A tax credit is an amount of money that you can subtract, dollar for dollar, from the income taxes you owe. Find out if tax credits can save you money.  ( 25 min )

These tips will help you get a larger refund this year while teaching you how to pay less in taxes going forward.  ( 31 min )

The money supply is the entire stock of a nation's currency and other liquid instruments that is in circulation at a given time.  ( 20 min )

Autocorrelation shows the degree of correlation between variables over successive time intervals.  ( 16 min )

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Het aantal stakingen ligt in de eerste maanden van dit jaar al boven het gemiddelde. Afgelopen week werd er in veel sectoren actiegevoerd en ook komende week staan er weer veel stakingen op de planning. In Den Haag leggen stadsreinigers en handhavers het werk neer, net als in Rotterdam. Een overzicht wie er wanneer staakt en waarom.  ( 6 min )

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De bezetting van een boorplatform van Shell door activisten van Greenpeace is zondag beëindigd. Zes activisten verlieten het boorplatform dat naar de Noorse havenstad Haugesund werd vervoerd. Greenpeace hield het platform zo'n twee weken bezet.  ( 3 min )

Bijna dagelijks krijgen overheidsdiensten zoals DigiD en de Belastingdienst ddos-aanvallen voor de kiezen. Die aanvallen kunnen websites en apps platleggen. Overheidsorganisaties en het bedrijfsleven komen twee keer per jaar een hele nacht samen om te trainen op ddos-aanvallen. En dan halen ze alles uit de kast. Dit keer was NU.nl erbij.  ( 6 min )

Op je achttiende verjaardag ben je volgens de wet volwassen. Dit betekent dat er allerlei veranderingen aan komen. Ook financieel. Waar ouders alles voorheen konden regelen, moet een volwassen kind zelf op een aantal zaken gaan letten. Dit zijn de belangrijkste financiële wijzigingen.  ( 7 min )

De Bonuskaart van Albert Heijn blies deze week 25 kaarsjes uit. Op 9 februari 1998 kwam AH met de klantenkaart en binnen anderhalve week hadden twee miljoen Nederlanders er eentje aan hun sleutelbos hangen. Inmiddels heeft de supermarkt er 36 miljoen van uitgegeven. De kaart was dus vanaf het begin populair, maar kritiek was er ook.  ( 4 min )

Shell eist een schadevergoeding van 113.000 euro van Greenpeace omdat vier activisten van de milieuorganisatie een boorplatform hebben bezet. De schade zou zijn ontstaan doordat de activisten zonnepanelen en een windturbine op het boorplatform hebben geplaatst. Shell wil ook dat de activisten het platform verlaten.  ( 4 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 5 min )

De stroom- en gasprijzen zijn op dit moment het laagst bij contracten met dynamische energieprijzen. Door je huis met een paar eenvoudige ingrepen te verslimmen kun je extra profiteren van deze wisselende tarieven.  ( 5 min )

Veel sectoren in Nederland draaien op diesel. Denk aan hulpdiensten, de landbouw en het transport. Ongeveer de helft van onze diesel kwam uit Rusland, maar door de sancties mag er geen druppel Russische olie Europa meer in. Wat nou als we in een dieselcrisis terechtkomen?  ( 3 min )

Het zuidoosten van Turkije is hard getroffen door de aardbevingen en de economie in provincies als Hatay, Gaziantep en Adiyaman ligt vrijwel stil. De regio kreeg de afgelopen jaren al een flinke klap te verwerken: vanwege de burgeroorlog in Syrië is er nauwelijks handel mogelijk. Hoe belangrijk is het gebied voor de Turkse economie?  ( 5 min )

“The year of efficiency is kicking off with a bunch of people getting paid to do nothing," one Meta employee told the FT.  ( 46 min )

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Their habits offer a roadmap on how to improve your credit score.  ( 47 min )

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With AT&T leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest telecommunications companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 16 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Investors are bracing for key inflation data next week that could worsen the bond-market rout. Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Unknown Object Over Alaska as China Tension GrowsTrump Lawyer in Mar-a-Lago Search Appeared Before Grand JuryClock Is Ticking Louder on a Stock Rally the Pros Never Believed InClusters of Eye Drop-Linked Infections Found in Four StatesRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesJanuary consumer prices are seen accelerating for the first  ( 47 min )

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Meta could announce another round of job cuts as early as next month, according to the Financial Times.  ( 45 min )

Some metros have posted home price declines of more than 10% from their 2022 peaks.  ( 47 min )

This guidance came after the IRS told millions of taxpayers to hold off filing their returns until the agency determined their status.  ( 23 min )

If you think oil and gas giants made boatloads of money last year, check out Big Tech  ( 47 min )

Farm income is expected to ease from last year’s levels but to remain strong in 2023.  ( 24 min )

The year 2022 was also a near-record for multi-generational homes, especially for Gen X.  ( 48 min )

The buffers that keep America’s natural-gas price fluctuations at bay are eroding.  ( 23 min )

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Crypto markets ended up in the red for the first time in 2023 after the SEC's Kraken crackdown tanked coin prices.  ( 46 min )

Seniors who opted for private Medicare insurance plans should not be shy about pushing back on denials for pre-authorizations.  ( 48 min )

Capital gains and capital losses both have tax implications. When you sell stocks for a profit, you owe taxes on those gains. These taxes are calculated based on capital gains rates. However, when it comes to investments, the IRS taxes … Continue reading → The post How to Deduct Stock Losses on Your Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

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Money can't buy you happiness, but what about working with a financial advisor?  ( 47 min )

Dividends are the bread and butter of income investors. You don't need to sell your assets or spend hours every day managing your accounts. Instead, dividend stocks simply generate income on their own. Putting together a portfolio that generates at least … Continue reading → The post How to Make $1,000 a Month in Dividends appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Day trading can be a fulfilling and lucrative career. If you know what you're doing, you can make a serious chunk of change. But with every financial success comes everyone's favorite consequence: taxes. So how do day traders avoid taxes, … Continue reading → The post How Day Traders Can Reduce Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

FTX used its own token, FTT, to fuel its growth before it filed for bankruptcy, according to regulators.  ( 24 min )

A recent study from the career experts Zety says that 40% of respondents fear retirement more than death. And almost nine in 10 responded that their biggest retirement fear is not having enough income. For married couples, planning retirement for two people can … Continue reading → The post Average Retirement Savings for Married Couples By Age appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

It took a while, but investors seem to be listening to the Federal Reserve. Will that kill a 2023 rally built partly on the “fear of missing out?”  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Inflation is slowing the world over, but some of the biggest money managers say it’s no time to ditch protection against rising consumer prices.Most Read from BloombergObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaCanada Shoots Down 'Unidentified Object' That Violated Its AirspaceBlackRock, Pimco Push Back Against Bets Inflation Cooling FastUS Downs Unknown Object Over Alaska as China Tension GrowsUS Recovery of Object Downed Over Alaska Faces Arctic ConditionsBlackRock I  ( 47 min )

Also: a detailed look at Germany's energy transformation, cheap oil stocks and how to invest when the yield curve is inverted.  ( 27 min )

Taxpayers in 21 states faced confusion on how to handle money they received in special state refunds or payments in 2022. The IRS finally has answers.  ( 48 min )

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Monthly dividend payers provide a variety of advantages over quarterly payouts. Let's check out three REITs.  ( 18 min )

We all pay taxes, so why not get some money back?  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When news broke that Trafigura Group faces more than half a billion dollars in losses from what it described as a “systematic fraud,” the biggest surprise for many market insiders wasn’t the commodity trader’s missing nickel cargoes. It was that one of the industry’s largest players was still doing business with a man that others had long since backed away from.Most Read from BloombergUS Downs Unknown Object Over Alaska as China Tension GrowsRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts  ( 49 min )

What to know in markets on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When Ulrich Koerner unveiled a plan to salvage Credit Suisse Group AG in October, the chief executive officer promised to create a new bank. His subsequent failure to reverse a stampede of client funds has raised doubts that “new” means “better.”Most Read from BloombergObject Shot Down Over Canada in Escalating Aerial DramaBlackRock, Pimco Push Back Against Bets Inflation Cooling FastUS Downs Unknown Object Over Alaska as China Tension GrowsUS Recovery of Object Downed Over Alaska  ( 48 min )

After sweeping to victory in the 2014 general election, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi hopped on a private jet from his home state of Gujarat to the capital New Delhi.  ( 49 min )

It continues to be a busy period for dividend hikes as companies report their latest financial results.  ( 23 min )

A new version of the partnership form, Schedule K-3, is expected to be more widespread this tax season.  ( 23 min )

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The IRS is not going to tax payments from most of the states that cut checks to residents last year in order to help them defray rising living costs.  ( 25 min )

Many investors have doubts about the energy companies’ move toward green energy. That’s hurting the shares now and could continue to do so in the future.  ( 23 min )

With little economic data being released this past week, investors focused on corporate earnings. And they weren’t thrilled by what they saw.  ( 23 min )

Most taxpayers in 21 states that sent out stimulus checks or tax rebates in 2022 don’t need to pay federal taxes on those payments.  ( 45 min )

Renewable technologies are often touted as a solution to the world’s energy problem, but there are some downsides to consider  ( 58 min )

With AT&T leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest telecommunications companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 16 min )

Distributed ledger technology is a decentralized ledger network that uses the resources of many nodes to ensure data security and transparency.  ( 15 min )

A guardian IRA is an individual retirement account held in the name of a legal guardian or parent on behalf of a child or other person.  ( 15 min )

Proponents of blockchain believe in the technology's disruptive potential. Find out which industries blockchain is likely to disrupt in coming years.  ( 15 min )

Reverse mortgages and annuities are two quite different financial products, but both are used to generate a steady stream of income for retirement.  ( 19 min )

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term obligations with its current assets.  ( 21 min )

The IS-LM model represents the interaction of the real economy with financial markets to produce equilibrium interest rates and macroeconomic output.  ( 15 min )

Operations management (OM) is the administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization.  ( 19 min )

Cash management is the process of managing cash inflows and outflows. Cash monitoring is needed by both individuals and businesses for financial stability.  ( 18 min )

Funds from operations, or FFO, refers to the figure used by real estate investment trusts to define the cash flow from their operations.  ( 18 min )

Expansionary policy is a macroeconomic policy that seeks to boost aggregate demand to stimulate economic growth.  ( 21 min )

Discover how to transfer your company's net worth to the next generation of entrepreneurs while providing an attractive benefit to employees.  ( 16 min )

Learn how Facebook Messenger users can send and receive money within their social network using Meta Pay, and understand how the site benefits financially.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. plan to build a battery plant in Michigan, according to people familiar with the matter, capping a monthslong search that became mired in geopolitical tensions between the US and China.Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesUS Shoots Down Object Over Alaska Waters, Citing Aviation RiskChina Balloon Had Western-Made Parts With English Writing, Lawmakers ToldUS Downs Unknown O  ( 48 min )

The betting and lodging company’s prospects in Las Vegas and Macau are looking up, along with its growing digital-gambling operations. Also, Wall Street views on CVS Health, Nordstrom, General Motors, and Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance.  ( 23 min )

Readers weigh in on Pfizer’s prospects, the record of activist funds, Linde and hydrogen, an options strategy for ASML Holding, the case for cash, and buying Tesla stock  ( 23 min )

Shares of Lumen plunged to their worst weekly performance in nearly 23 years after the telecommunications company delivered a disappointing earnings outlook.  ( 24 min )

Arm Holdings is still growing smartly, despite a slowdown in key markets. The chip designer could be worth close to $40 billion as a public company.  ( 23 min )

Artificial intelligence has sparked new competition in internet search—for the first time in decades. Here's how to build an AI portfolio.  ( 34 min )

A lot has changed in two years, when rates were hugging zero and the banks’ 1% looked like a screaming bargain. Plus, why Charles Schwab looks like a longer-term buy.  ( 23 min )

The reported pause follows a month of concerted federal and state regulatory actions against crypto companies.  ( 46 min )

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A lot has changed in two years, when rates were hugging zero and the banks’ 1% looked like a screaming bargain. Plus, why Charles Schwab looks like a longer-term buy.  ( 23 min )

Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 24 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Canadian division will shut down its stores under court protection after the company received an unusual lifeline earlier this week to save its U.S. operations from bankruptcy.  ( 26 min )

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Friday warns of risks of cryptocurrencies, saying they are “nothing more than a speculative asset, like a baseball...  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In the latest of a string of actions brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the crypto exchange Kraken agreed to pay $30 million to settle allegations that it broke the agency’s rules by offering a service that allowed investors to earn rewards by “staking” their coins. The SEC is pushing to bring crypto operators within the US under the same regulatory framework that governs the sale of all sorts of securities — to treat the tokens much like stocks and bonds. What’  ( 49 min )

Shares of Blue Apron Holdings Inc. plummeted 21.7% after hours on Friday after the meal-kit deliverer filed an at-the-market offering of up to $70 million...  ( 23 min )

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A Meta executive's multimillion-dollar stock sale could be another sign that things are humming along more normally at the social-media company.  ( 25 min )

It has been a tumultuous week for Bed Bath & Beyond, as the troubled company averted bankruptcy with what has been described as an “unusual” equity offering.  ( 24 min )

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iShares Exponential Technologies, Defiance Machine Learning & Quantum Computing, and ROBO Global Robotics & Automation lead the pack of AI ETFs.  ( 14 min )

The $100 billion portfolio of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was long a secret in the investment world.  ( 24 min )

Spouses who inherit a Roth IRA from their spouse have several options for handling the account. How to make the best choice for your circumstances.  ( 18 min )

“If you buy crypto assets and the price goes to zero at some point, please don’t be surprised,” Fed Governor Christopher Waller said Friday.  ( 47 min )

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Lyft stock is down by about 35% today after the company's Q4 earnings disappointed investors.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The buying binge that has propelled US equities almost without interruption for four months is nearing a point where past rebounds caved in.Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesChina Balloon Had Western-Made Parts With English Writing, Lawmakers ToldCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudUS Takes Custody of Venezuela Embassy in Wake of Guaidó VoteUS Makes Case That Chinese Balloon Was Part o  ( 48 min )

The former NFL quarterback said the auditor, Shannon Sharpe and Pat McAfee made malicious statements about his welfare fraud case.  ( 23 min )

Owning Apple here still makes good sense, argues one money manager.  ( 46 min )

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Investing can be a complex and stressful endeavor. The idea of constant monitoring, rebalancing and stock picking can be overwhelming (not to mention costly, if done incorrectly), especially for those new to investing. But what if there were a way … Continue reading → The post How to Create a Set-It-And-Forget-It Portfolio appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Home prices are beginning to level out. If you’re on the hunt for a new address, here’s how much experts say you need to afford a mortgage at a $600,000 price point.  ( 48 min )

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The rental car company remains highly profitable, leads peers in adding electric vehicles to its fleet, and has bought back over 30% of its stock since it emerged from bankruptcy in mid-2021.  ( 22 min )

The cost of hedging against a U.S. equity blowup has risen to its highest level since October as investors brace for more volatility ahead while stocks head...  ( 24 min )

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Five real estate investment trusts (REITs) are successfully kicking off the year 2023, with each reaching higher four- and six-month highs. While there are no guarantees that the bullish vibe will continue, it’s a sweet start for the year for people who invested in the REITs. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc. (NYSE: ARI) is a mortgage REIT (mREIT) now trading with a price-earnings ratio of 6 and at just 71% of its book value. Apollo pays a dividend of 11.6%. The mREIT is selling off fro  ( 46 min )

Tesla stock is set to snap an epic eight-day winning streak with a dip on Friday. A few things appear to be contributing to the decline.  ( 23 min )

Raytheon Chairman and CEO Gregory Hayes just scooped up $1 million of shares of energy firm Phillips 66, where he serves as a director.  ( 23 min )

In guidance late Friday afternoon, the IRS said California's Middle Class Tax Refund and similar payments in other states would not be subject to federal taxes.  ( 47 min )

General Electric filed its annual report Friday. It always contains some tidbits for investors to mull over.  ( 23 min )

The S&P 500 began the year with an impressive rally, but has been weak in the past several trading session. Shares are poised to end the week near flat.  ( 23 min )

“Companies have started to tighten their belts and take a more judicious approach to recruiting,” Rand Ghayad, head of economics at LinkedIn, says.  ( 47 min )

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The Miami Beach-based company is growing quickly, but doesn't expect to turn a profit in the immediate future.  ( 14 min )

There's a very good chance that you've utilized an Intel chip today. Here's how the chip maker became so ubiquitous.  ( 18 min )

Lyft stock is down by about 35% today after the company's Q4 earnings disappointed investors.  ( 46 min )

As a super-safe alternative to equity markets, these investment vehicles are positioned to reap higher yields from higher interest rates.  ( 28 min )

Coinbase shares have been under pressure this week as the SEC's crackdown on staking has markets concerned about a pocket of the company's business that accounted for ~11% of revenues in the third quarter.  ( 47 min )

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J.P. Morgan analyst Harlan Sur worte that chip stocks Nvidia, Broadcom, and Marvell are best positioned to sell chips to tech giants building artificial-intelligence products.  ( 23 min )

The CEO of the world’s most valuable bank, JPMorgan, warns pricing pressure may prove stickier than many investors believe.  ( 47 min )

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Top economist Mohamed El-Erian forecasts a high chance of inflation in the U.S. economy remaining abnormally high this year, despite the Fed's rate hikes.  ( 47 min )

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Is there such a thing as a voluntary cut in oil production? That's how Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak described the Kremlin's 500,000-barrel-a-day pullback from global oil markets, which [pushed crude prices higher](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-02-10-2023/  ( 24 min )

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When signing the merger agreement last February, the two sides said that if the deal did not close by Feb. 27, 2023, it could be terminated. The two have enacted a caveat that extends that date by three months.  ( 15 min )

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In my nearly twenty years of following commodities, I've only seen a market this oversold on a few occasions.  ( 15 min )

The US dollar is gapped to kick off the trading week, but then fell back to fill that gap and now looks ready to continue building its base.  ( 46 min )

While the Fed eventually applied an almost unheard-of aggressive approach in its efforts to quell inflation, it took its time in doing so, ignoring the initial data. Noted economist Mohamed El-Erian says that had the Fed not delayed crucial policy it could have spared unnecessary pain on millions of American households. Nevertheless, despite the “fumbled response,” fast forward to the present and there are signs inflation is cooling down. While El-Erian warns of complacency and notes of more “in  ( 48 min )

Lyft isn't getting too many stars for its latest earnings report, which showed the challenges of competing against Uber  ( 24 min )

U.S. stocks fell Friday morning as the indexes are on track to end the week on a downbeat note.  ( 46 min )

Taxpayers in more than 20 states are asked to wait to file 2022 returns until the IRS issues guidance, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate.  ( 47 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's equity offering has averted the company's bankruptcy for the time being, says KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Bradley Thomas  ( 26 min )

U.S. stocks opened lower Friday, as investors await data on consumer sentiment and inflation expectations as well as remarks from Federal Reserve officials....  ( 22 min )

Shares of SeqLL Inc. more than doubled on heavy volume ahead of Friday’s open, in the wake of the genetic sequencing company’s announcement earlier in the...  ( 23 min )

Micron said late Thursday a board committee has approved plans to cut certain executives’ salaries and suspended all executive bonuses in the fiscal year 2023.  ( 23 min )

A common approach to retirement income relies on withdrawing money from taxable accounts first, followed by 401(k)s and IRAs, and lastly, Roth accounts. Conventional wisdom holds that withdrawing money from taxable accounts first allows a retiree's 401(k) assets to continue … Continue reading → The post You Could Be Doing More to Limit Taxes in Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

When many visa holders lose a job, they have 60 days to find a new one, or go home.  ( 23 min )

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General Electric filed its annual report Friday. It always contains some tidbits for investors to mull over.  ( 23 min )

Friday morning, the stock was down much more than either the broader market or shares of other auto manufacturers.  ( 23 min )

Micron said late Thursday a board committee has approved plans to cut certain executives’ salaries and suspended all executive bonuses in the fiscal year 2023.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Tesla Inc. were suffering a rare loss in premarket trading Friday, as a lower close would only be the second decline in 16 sessions. The electric...  ( 22 min )

PayPal Holdings Inc. has been a polarizing stock lately, and that looks to be continuing in the wake of the company's most recent earnings report  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Despite enduring a brutal start to the year for their portfolios thanks to a surprise market rally, two top-ranked fund managers are sticking to the bearish views that made them winners in the 2022 stock crash. Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudChina Balloon Had Western-Made Parts With English Writing, Lawmakers ToldUS Takes Custody of Venezuela Emba  ( 48 min )

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Shares of Newell Brands Inc. dove 10.3% in premarket trading Friday, after the consumer goods company, with brands including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Paper Mate...  ( 23 min )

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An acceleration in gains for Tesla shares, and losses for Bernard Arnault's LVMH stock, mean the top of the world's richest list may be due for a shakeup.  ( 23 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking to hire a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

Investors are weighing up a tough week that has had markets struggling to figure out fresh catalysts to take stocks higher.  ( 24 min )

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Russia said it plans to cut production by around 500,000 barrels a day, or about 5%, next month, sending crude prices higher in a move that Moscow said was in response to Western oil sanctions.  ( 24 min )

The latest rates on certificates of deposit.  ( 24 min )

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Russia indicated the move was in retaliation for western price caps as punishment for the country's nearly one-year deadly war in Ukraine.  ( 25 min )

In year when consumers worldwide faced soaring energy prices after Russia invaded Ukraine, some of the biggest energy companies report record profits.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russia said it will cut oil output by 500,000 barrels a day next month, following through on a threat to retaliate against western sanctions and sending oil prices sharply higher.Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudChina Balloon Had Western-Made Parts With English Writing, Lawmakers ToldUS Makes Case That Chinese Balloon Was Part of Spying ProgramUS Ta  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Adidas AG shares slumped after the German shoemaker warned that it’s sitting on a €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) pile of unsold merchandise after terminating its lucrative branding deal with rapper Ye. Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudChina Balloon Had Western-Made Parts With English Writing, Lawmakers ToldUS Makes Case That Chinese Balloon Was Part of  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil jumped after Russia said it plans to cut March production by 500,000 barrels a day. Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudChina Balloon Had Western-Made Parts With English Writing, Lawmakers ToldUS Makes Case That Chinese Balloon Was Part of Spying ProgramUS Takes Custody of Venezuela Embassy in Wake of Guaidó VoteBrent crude climbed as much as 2.6%  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Next week’s US inflation data will mark a turning point for the equity rally at a time when investors are swapping stocks for bonds amid the specter of a recession, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists.Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudChina Balloon Had Western-Made Parts With English Writing, Lawmakers ToldUS Makes Case That Chinese Balloo  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia fell after US equities dropped for a second day and Treasuries slid as investors began to adjust for the prospect of higher interest rates as the Federal Reserve battles inflation.Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudUS Makes Case That Chinese Balloon Was Part of Spying ProgramUS Takes Custody of Venezuela Embassy in Wake of Guaidó VoteCh  ( 47 min )

Bitcoin sank below US$22,000 on Thursday morning in Asia after the U.S. SEC slapped a fine on the Kraken exchange, sparking concerns that regulators are set to take a tougher line on crypto trading.  ( 46 min )

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you might have heard of this thing called ChatGPT, the chatbot hogging the headlines. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), its potential to have an impact on everything from education to law to coding to journalism, amongst many other applications, has caught the public’s imagination. And those of Big Tech CEOs too. With Microsoft now integrating AI into its search engine, representing the big news of the past week, AI stocks have become hot p  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Coinbase Global Inc.’s shares fell the most in more than six months after rival Kraken was forced to stop providing an investment service also offered by the largest US cryptocurrency exchange.Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudUS Takes Custody of Venezuela Embassy in Wake of Guaidó VoteUS Makes Case That Chinese Balloon Was Part of Spying ProgramChin  ( 47 min )

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Bullish catalysts are mounting in the Permian Basin, with some predicting a 500,000 bpd surge in output this year  ( 47 min )

U.S. equities indexes were mixed on Friday, Feb. 10, ending a negative week that brought renewed concerns about inflation and the Fed's next moves.  ( 1 min )

After trading higher to start the session on Thursday, Feb. 9, U.S. stock markets reversed course, closing with losses for the second straight day.  ( 1 min )

Lower taxes and year-round sunshine are drawing businesses and more permanent residents.  ( 12 min )

Buy now, pay later has become a popular way to make purchases online and in stores. Here's a list of participating retailers for six major services.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities indexes were mixed on Friday, Feb. 10, ending a negative week that brought renewed concerns about inflation and the Fed's next moves.  ( 10 min )

People who transferred funds to con artists via MoneyGram are getting something that every scam victim wants, but few people ever receive: their money back.  ( 11 min )

Increasing your credit limit can have a number of benefits, including boosting your credit score, but it also has some downsides.  ( 16 min )

Is your client really ready for retirement? Here are some essential questions to ask.  ( 16 min )

Compared with other options, does it ever make sense to include cash-value life insurance in your investment portfolio? A look at the pros and cons.  ( 22 min )

iShares Exponential Technologies, Defiance Machine Learning & Quantum Computing, and ROBO Global Robotics & Automation lead the pack of AI ETFs.  ( 14 min )

Spouses who inherit a Roth IRA from their spouse have several options for handling the account. How to make the best choice for your circumstances.  ( 18 min )

Rihanna isn't only a famous singer, she's also a businesswoman and billionaire, largely due to her successful makeup company, Fenty Beauty. Here's how she did it.  ( 12 min )

Russia said it will cut its oil production by 5%, but the complex nature of the world's gasoline markets may mean drivers won't notice much change at the pump.  ( 13 min )

When interest rates increase, it affects the ways that consumers and businesses can access credit and plan their finances.  ( 20 min )

Gold's appeal dates back centuries and investors now have several different options for getting a piece of the royal metal. Does it still live up to the hype?  ( 23 min )

Newsletter with in-depth charting and technical analysis by Investopedia's expert analysts for significant market and equity trends.  ( 6 min )

Adidas, Nike, and Under Amour are three of the largest athletic apparel retailers. We take a closer look at all three.  ( 17 min )

After surging early this week to a four-week high, rates on 30-year mortgages have eased the last three days.  ( 12 min )

Welfare is a government program that provides financial aid to individuals and families. Learn how welfare works, the types of programs, and who qualifies.  ( 22 min )

Convertible preferred stock is a hybrid security that gives holders the option to convert their preferred stock into common shares after a defined date.  ( 18 min )

Annualized total return gives the yearly return of a fund calculated to demonstrate the rate of return necessary to achieve a cumulative return.  ( 17 min )

Consumer spending—the engine of the U.S. economy—is showing signs of revving up again despite inflation, interest rate hikes, recession fears, and stock market woes.  ( 11 min )

Gold has an allure and a high price tag but some would say no real intrinsic value. So why do we consider it to be so precious?  ( 19 min )

The money market is the short term lending system while the capital market is the trade in stocks and bonds.  ( 15 min )

There's a very good chance that you've utilized an Intel chip today. Here's how the chip maker became so ubiquitous.  ( 18 min )

A swap is a derivative contract through which two parties exchange financial instruments, such as interest rates, commodities, or foreign exchange.  ( 19 min )

The expected return is the amount of profit or loss an investor can anticipate receiving on an investment over time.  ( 17 min )

Tax-advantaged refers to any type of investment, account, or plan that is either exempt from taxation, tax-deferred, or offers other types of tax benefits.  ( 15 min )

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a groundbreaking European law designed to rein in the power of the gatekeepers of the digital economy. It takes effect in 2023.  ( 16 min )

Gold ETFs and gold futures are two ways to diversify into the metals asset class, but there are significant differences between the two investment vehicles.  ( 20 min )

Terminal value (TV) determines the value of a business or project beyond the forecast period when future cash flows can be estimated.  ( 20 min )

Learn about the SPY ETF (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust), its characteristics, and the suitability of investing in the fund.  ( 17 min )

Shares of Lyft (LYFT) plunged nearly 35% after markets opened Friday, after the ride-sharing company issued weak guidance for its ride-hailing revenues and announced an unexpected fourth-quarter loss.  ( 10 min )

A salary reduction contribution is a contribution to a retirement savings plan that is generally a percentage of an employee's compensation.  ( 14 min )

Revolving credit is an agreement that permits an account holder to borrow money repeatedly up to a set limit while repaying in installments. Here's how it works.  ( 18 min )

Find out if cash balance pensions are the right solution for your small business.  ( 14 min )

How did America's strong economy tumble so quickly? Find out here.  ( 21 min )

An overview of the current editorial staff and the history of the people who have contributed to Investopedia  ( 12 min )

Gen Z has proven that they aren’t afraid to invest. Roth IRAs offer a tax-advantaged way to diversify their portfolios.  ( 18 min )

Rolling your 401(k) into an IRA when you switch jobs can offer you more investment options, lower investment fees, and greater control of your money.  ( 18 min )

Smart contracts are scripts on a blockchain programs that execute the terms of a contract between buyer and seller.  ( 15 min )

You’re ready to dive into tax-advantaged investing. Here’s what you need to know to get started.  ( 20 min )

While debt settlement can be the best option to eliminate outstanding obligations, it can negatively impact your credit score.  ( 18 min )

Shares of Lyft (LYFT) plunged nearly 35% after markets opened Friday, after the ride-sharing company issued weak guidance for its ride-hailing revenues and announced an unexpected fourth-quarter loss.  ( 1 min )

Vier dagen na de zware aardbevingen is het druk op de vluchten van Nederland naar Turkije, meldt vliegtuigmaatschappij Turkish Airlines. Niet alleen reddingsteams, ook vrijwilligers en passagiers die op weg zijn naar dierbaren in het rampgebied nemen massaal het vliegtuig.  ( 3 min )

Marsrover Curiosity heeft nieuw bewijs gevonden dat er ooit water is geweest op de rode planeet. Op de helling van een berg fotografeerde het karretje golfpatronen in het gesteente. Volgens wetenschappers van de NASA zijn die gevormd door water.  ( 4 min )

Discussieplatform Reddit is getroffen door een hack. Na een phishingaanval hebben cybercriminelen toegang tot de systemen van het forum weten te krijgen. Volgens het bedrijf hebben ze geen gebruikersgegevens buitgemaakt.  ( 3 min )

Deze winter geeft NU.nl je regelmatig een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het gasverbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

Philips heeft nog eens achtduizend meldingen over nieuwe problemen met zijn apneuapparaten gekregen. Daarmee komt het totaal op 98.000, blijkt uit een update van de Amerikaanse toezichthouder FDA.  ( 4 min )

Lidstaten van de Europese Unie mogen meer staatssteun geven aan bedrijven die duurzame investeringen doen. Daarover zijn EU-leiders het vrijdag eens geworden. De maatregel is een reactie op Amerikaanse plannen om honderden miljarden te pompen in vergroening van de eigen economie.  ( 4 min )

Discussieplatform Reddit is getroffen door een hack. Na een phishingaanval hebben cybercriminelen toegang tot de systemen van het forum weten te krijgen. Volgens het bedrijf hebben ze geen gebruikersgegevens buitgemaakt.  ( 3 min )

Opnieuw verdwijnen veel banen bij een techbedrijf. Yahoo schrapt dit jaar zestienhonderd banen, zo'n 20 procent van het totale personeelsbestand. De meeste banen verdwijnen op de afdeling voor advertentieverkoop.  ( 3 min )

Het invoeren van Russische olie of diesel is sinds kort verboden, maar toch is volgens minister van Klimaat en Energie Rob Jetten niet uit te sluiten dat het indirect op de Europese markt terechtkomt. Wel meldt hij dat de invoer van Russische energie sinds de oorlog in Oekraïne grotendeels is afgebouwd.  ( 3 min )

De Nederlandse Staat is van plan om certificaten van aandelen ABN AMRO te verkopen. Zo wil de overheid haar belang verkleinen tot net iets minder dan 50 procent.  ( 3 min )

Klanten van ASN Bank, SNS en RegioBank krijgen vanaf 1 maart meer rente over hun spaargeld. Dat heeft moederbedrijf Volksbank vrijdag bekendgemaakt. Daarmee volgt het bedrijf de concurrenten ABN AMRO en Rabobank.  ( 3 min )

De Nederlandse staat is van plan om certificaten van aandelen ABN AMRO te verkopen. Doel is het belang van de overheid te verkleinen tot net iets minder dan 50 procent. Dat meldt NLFI, de stichting die namens de Staat de overheidsbelangen in financiële instellingen beheert.  ( 3 min )

Beheerder van het elektriciteitsnet TenneT stoot mogelijk zijn Duitse activiteiten af. Het bedrijf maakt vrijdag bekend dat het een onderzoek is gestart naar de verkoop van de Duitse onderdelen aan de Duitse staat. Een eventuele verkoop moet TenneT meer ruimte geven om de Nederlandse activiteiten uit te breiden.  ( 3 min )

Het kabinet zet een nieuwe stap in de aanpak van de stikstofcrisis. De industrie, het wegverkeer en de luchtvaart krijgen beperkende doelen opgelegd. Verder worden de eerste contouren bekendgemaakt van wanneer iemand voldoet aan de criteria voor een piekbelaster en dus in aanmerking komt voor een uitkoopregeling.  ( 6 min )

Het aantal bedrijven met meer dan twee werknemers in Nederland is in 2022 voor het eerst in jaren afgenomen. "Dat is nieuw", laat Marjolijn Jaarsma, econoom bij statistiekbureau CBS, aan NU.nl weten. "In de voorgaande jaren namen alle soorten bedrijven toe."  ( 3 min )

Donald Trump heeft weer toegang gekregen tot zijn Instagram- en Facebook-account. Twee weken eerder kondigde Meta, het moederbedrijf van de twee sociale media, al aan dat de voormalige Amerikaanse president zijn accounts weer mag gaan gebruiken.  ( 3 min )

Al sinds oktober stijgen prijzen van goederen en diensten steeds minder hard. Onder meer gas, stroom en brandstof worden zelfs langzaamaan goedkoper. Toch hoeven we er niet op te rekenen dat het leven op korte termijn goedkoper wordt. Dit komt doordat bedrijven hogere lonen moeten betalen en doordat ze hun hogere energiekosten nog niet helemaal in hun prijzen hebben verwerkt.  ( 4 min )

Learn about the Vanguard Group's new 401(k) product for small businesses—and how Vanguard has tailored the plan to appeal to small-scale operations.  ( 15 min )

Taxable income is the portion of your gross income used to calculate how much tax you owe in a given tax year.  ( 25 min )

Affirm offers convenient buy now, pay later financing to shoppers. Learn how Affirm and its point of sale installment loan options work.  ( 19 min )

After trading higher to start the session on Thursday, Feb. 9, U.S. stock markets reversed course, closing with losses for the second straight day.  ( 10 min )

With Nutrien leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest Canadian mining companies by trailing 12-month revenue.  ( 15 min )

Death spiral debt references a type of convertible bond or preferred stock that can force the creation of ever-increasing numbers of common stock shares, leading to a price drop.  ( 12 min )

The activist investor ended his bid for the company's board as analysts also praised its $5.5 billion cost-cutting plan.  ( 11 min )

How much you actually receive from the cash value of your life insurance policy is based on the surrender value, which can sometimes be much lower.  ( 20 min )

The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has been unlawfully offering securities through its staking business, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission.  ( 10 min )

After spiking to a one-month high earlier this week, the 30-year average has eased off, but just slightly.  ( 12 min )

TikTok is a video social networking company wholly owned by ByteDance. It has more than a billion monthly active users globally.  ( 20 min )

A bounced check is slang for a check that cannot be processed because the writer has insufficient funds.  ( 17 min )

The top shareholders of AT&T are Randall L. Stephenson, John J. Stephens, William A. Blase, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street.  ( 13 min )

Overdraft protection is an optional bank account service that prevents the rejection of charges that are in excess of available funds.  ( 16 min )

Shares of business software giant Salesforce are rising, extending their 2023 rebound, after another activist investment in the company.  ( 13 min )

Proof of work is the process of validating transactions on a blockchain to confirm transactions, close a block, and open a new one.  ( 16 min )

Scalping stocks can be profitable for traders who use it as a primary or secondary strategy. Learn how even new traders can turn discounts into gains.  ( 25 min )

Learn how personal loan interest rates work, how rate types differ, and what the average interest rate is on a typical personal loan.  ( 19 min )

QuickBooks and Quicken are two of the most widely used financial management tools in the world—here's how to determine which one is right for your needs.  ( 14 min )

A growing list of high-profile companies are trimming CEO pay as fears of recession mount among major corporations.  ( 14 min )

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending enables an individual to obtain a loan directly from another individual, cutting out the traditional bank as the middleman.  ( 16 min )

Muriel Siebert is considered a pioneer for women in the world of finance. She was the first woman to purchase a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.  ( 14 min )

Tesla has doubled in value from January lows amid a run by speculative stocks as investors gradually shed their bearishness.  ( 12 min )

A trailing stop is a stop order that tracks the price of an investment vehicle as it moves in one direction, but not in the opposite direction.  ( 18 min )

A dozen helpful hints about programs and resources designed to help military families after COVID and beyond: What's available and how to access it.  ( 20 min )

The limit for contributions to traditional and Roth IRAs for 2022 is $6,000, plus $1,000 if the taxpayer is age 50 or older.  ( 22 min )

A Family Limited Partnership (FLP) allows family members to own shares of a family business while securing estate and gift tax protections.  ( 15 min )

While Chinese IPOs in the U.S. have slowed amid inflation, COVID restrictions, and issues with Didi's 2021 sale, there are signs pace could accelerate in 2023.  ( 11 min )

Leasing a car isn't for everyone. But it's attractive for those who want lower payments and the ability to get a new vehicle every few years.  ( 20 min )

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted his concerns about a rumored SEC ban on retail staking. Meanwhile, crypto-exchange Kraken is also under the regulator's scanner.  ( 12 min )

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the interest charged for borrowing that represents the actual yearly cost of the loan expressed as a percentage.  ( 22 min )

Market breadth is a technical analysis technique that gauges the strength or weakness of moves in a major index.  ( 16 min )

An unsecured loan doesn't require any type of collateral, but to get approved for one you'll need good credit.  ( 18 min )

As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies expand, hackers see new potential for thefts. How do you keep your digital investments safe?  ( 19 min )

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding for people or businesses that are unable to repay their outstanding debts.  ( 22 min )

Rents in Queens rise to record, while Manhattan, Brooklyn approach the highs they set in the summer.  ( 12 min )

If your 401(k) is losing money, it's important to consider how much time you have until you retire. If you're closer to retirement, changing your allocation may be wise.  ( 13 min )

A trend is the general price direction of a market or asset. Determining the trend direction is important for maximizing the potential success of a trade.  ( 16 min )

The saver’s tax credit helps people earning modest incomes save more for retirement. Learn if you qualify and the advantages it provides.  ( 18 min )

Lyft posted record revenue for a second consecutive quarter Thursday, but the company's worse-than-expected forecast tanked its stock in extended trading.  ( 25 min )

Bitcoin tumbled to a three-week low Thursday, as crypto exchange Kraken halted its staking program and agreed to pay $30 million to settle charges by the US...  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. has been dropped from the group of banks poised to handle the biggest-ever municipal-bond transaction from Texas after the state’s attorney general’s office determined the firm “discriminates” against the firearms industry, barring it from underwriting most government borrowings in the state.Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudChina Ball  ( 47 min )

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Under CEO Bob Iger’s new structure, content chiefs at the TV, film and ESPN units are taking on business responsibilities. Mr. Iger also signaled the company could explore a sale of streaming platform Hulu.  ( 25 min )

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The rise in bond yields keeps on resonating with investors.  ( 27 min )

These are the stocks making moves in after-hours trade on Feb. 9, 2023.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Micron Technology Inc. is cutting executives salaries by as much as 20% and suspending bonuses as the chipmaker copes with an industrywide slump.Most Read from BloombergRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudUS Makes Case That Chinese Balloon Was Part of Spying ProgramChina Balloon Had Western-Made Parts With English Writing, Lawmakers ToldUS Takes Custody of Venezuela Embassy i  ( 46 min )

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PayPal Holdings Inc.'s cost-savings story continued in the holiday quarter, as the digital-payments company topped profit expectations for the period.  ( 24 min )

Lyft reported its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 9 after market close.  ( 46 min )

Lyft reported its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 9 after market close.  ( 46 min )

The German sneaker giant set out the financial cost of its exit from the Yeezy collaboration with Kanye West.  ( 24 min )

Starting next year, unused 529 education savings money can be rolled into a Roth IRA, giving kids a head start on their retirement.  ( 49 min )

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Ford Motor Company has sold a majority of its Rivian shares, according to regulatory filings. Ford's stake in the electric vehicle maker, which has been dropping steadily since May 2022, is now at 1.15%, or 10.5 million shares. The sell comes a week after Ford reported a $7.3 billion write-down on its Rivian investment last year.  ( 45 min )

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The aerospace giant says that suppliers provided faulty parts for fighter jets, causing it to incur tens of millions of dollars in mitigation costs at its St. Louis County factory.  ( 17 min )

The ETF pulled in a record $1.9 billion in January, exposes doubts about short-term Nasdaq gains.  ( 46 min )

Options on Catalent, Qualtrics International and National Instruments could have upside.  ( 27 min )

Here's what's behind the move in Tesla stock.  ( 46 min )

The D.C. drugmaker faces a threat to its top line as a competitor starts selling a generic version of its chief product.  ( 15 min )

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Artificial intelligence is the hottest area of the stock market right now. A screen of five ETFs points to a list of highly favored companies.  ( 26 min )

The electric-vehicle maker's models didn't qualify for the federal government's EV tax credit.  ( 23 min )

Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances are down 19% and leading the S&P 500 lower after the ingredient maker reported fourth-quarter results short of analysts' expectations and cut its profit forecast for 2023. After a poor December and start to this year, executives told investors they now e  ( 24 min )

It’s hard to say how many people are battling their bank over funds they say they’ve lost to fraud, but the data suggest the case of James Vesey isn’t unique.  ( 31 min )

We ranked almost 50 separate CD accounts based on APYs, minimum deposit requirements, and more. Check out the accounts that made our top 10.  ( 55 min )

The recession, inflation and COVID-19 have made a bad situation worse. Financial dependency now has aging parents living with their adult children and their adult children footing the bill for their parent's ill-planned retirement. All while also trying to raise … Continue reading → The post Enablement Could Leave you Permanently Footing the Bill for Your Entire Family appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutElon Musk has long relished trolling those who’ve doubted him and Tesla.In 2018, he vowed to send “short shorts” to hedge  ( 47 min )

The spread between 2- and 10-year Treasury yields plunges as far as minus 87.3 basis points and heads for its most inverted level since Oct. 2, 1981.  ( 25 min )

Jim Farley said employees need more guidance about how to contribute to company goals, a week after a disappointing earnings report.  ( 26 min )

Lyft is set to report its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 9 after market close.  ( 45 min )

A new survey from J.D. Power found Kia, Buick and Chevrolet are among the most dependable non-premium vehicle brands, while Lexus ranks No. 1 overall.  ( 47 min )

Safe and attractive income investments are more valuable than ever to investors.  ( 18 min )

Here are the big stories driving auto stocks today.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- It has all the makings of Wall Street’s last big score from the meme-stock frenzy. Most Read from BloombergCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudRussia Blames US for Nord Stream Blasts, Threatens ConsequencesChina’s Balloon Was Capable of Spying on Communications, US SaysChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveTake one of the financially collapsing companies  ( 47 min )

Is the grass always greener? For those who packed in their roles during the 'Great Resignation', apparently not.  ( 48 min )

PepsiCo Inc (NASDAQ: PEP) reported fourth-quarter FY22 sales growth of 10.9% year-on-year to $28 billion, beating the consensus of $26.84 billion. Net revenue from Frito-Lay North America increased 25% Y/Y, Quaker Foods North America rose 16%, and PepsiCo Beverages North America climbed 6%. Latin America sales rose 21% Y/Y. Gross profit increased 11.1% Y/Y to $14.5 billion, and the profit margin improved 11 basis points Y/Y to 52.06%. Operating margin contracted 723 basis points to 2.9%, and ope  ( 45 min )

Bill Gates, the billionaire founder and former CEO of Microsoft, is known for his vast wealth, extreme philanthropy and, in recent years, he’s become known for owning the most U.S. farmland. What Happened: Conspiracy theorists claimed that Gates' interest in U.S. agriculture (AG) is far greater than it really is, saying he owns some 80% of all U.S. AG. The billionaire recently ousted the claim in an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit, saying he owns less than 1/4000 (or 0.025%) of all ava  ( 47 min )

The U.S. oil company plans to form three new organizations under which it will wed several smaller units later this year such as its financial-services, procurement and customer service groups.  ( 24 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- US government bond investors pushed two-year yields above 10-year yields by the widest margin since the early 1980s Thursday, a sign of flagging confidence in the economy’s ability to withstand additional Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysCommodity Trader Trafigura Faces $577 Million Loss After Uncovering Nickel FraudGeorge Santos Get  ( 46 min )

Shares advanced higher on the company's strong earnings and $5.5 billion in cost cuts. Activist investor Nelson Peltz says his firm's proxy fight with Disney was over.  ( 23 min )

Biden’s oil and gas remarks during his State of the Union address were booed by the Republican audience, but his message was not a strange one  ( 49 min )

Disney's highly publicized proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz is officially over.  ( 46 min )

AbbVie says international sales of Humira in the fourth quarter fell 26.5% from a year earlier.  ( 23 min )

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Most older workers have insufficient savings to fund retirement and unexpected health crises.  ( 25 min )

Look past mass layoffs, an earnings miss and yet another downbeat forecast, and perhaps you'll find a glimmer of hope in Affirm Holdings Inc.'s latest report.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A cold, rainy winter in California has exposed the challenges that can arise when a poster child for the clean energy transition isn’t fully ready to make the leap from fossil fuels. Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpCommodity Tr  ( 49 min )

Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.  ( 47 min )

U.S. cigarette volumes fell sharply last year as smokers cut back to save cash. Tobacco giants Altria and BAT also have a new rival on their turf.  ( 23 min )

The electric-vehicle maker's models didn't qualify for the federal government's EV tax credit.  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond’s equity offering could spell trouble for the troubled retailer's shareholders, says Wedbush.  ( 25 min )

The apparel giant's new CEO outlines steps to return the company to growth.  ( 16 min )

The merger will create a company with a presence in more than 50 countries and more than 5,000 employees, the firms said.  ( 15 min )

Not many people would pass up the opportunity to retire early. In fact, there's an entire movement built around the idea of early retirement – Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). Need help planning for retirement? Consider working with a fiduciary … Continue reading → The post Early Retirement Can Create a Financial Crisis appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Promotion follows a federal rule change that disqualified Lucid’s Air sedans from government tax incentives.  ( 24 min )

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David Konrad, a managing director of equity research at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, believes the bank's valuation to expected earnings is too high  ( 25 min )

The beverages and snacks giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.67, beating estimates of $1.65, helped by price rises.  ( 23 min )

Brian Armstrong said on Wednesday that he was aware of rumors that the SEC wanted to stop crypto staking in the U.S. for retail customers.  ( 24 min )

For 2023, earnings without any adjustments were forecast at $6.09 to $6.21 per share, beating estimates on FactSet for $5.90 per share  ( 22 min )

The Swiss lender said it bought New York advisory the Klein Group for $175 million to help spin off its investment banking arm, as it reported a fifth consecutive quarterly loss.  ( 24 min )

The deal for New Brighton-based Cardiovascular Systems is expected to improve Abbott's portfolio of devices that treat vascular disease.  ( 14 min )

Interactive Brokers stock should benefit from the overconfidence and simmering volatility in the stock and options markets.  ( 23 min )

Shares of AbbVie Inc. gained 2.4% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company beat earnings expectations for the fourth quarter of 2022. AbbVie had a...  ( 22 min )

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Like everyone else, I’ve been surprised by the market’s rally since its October low. Not so much that it happened but when it arrived. I expected the market to turn higher in the middle of the year, about the time it was clear that inflation was on a sustainable downward path and interest rates had peaked. I know that the market likes to pre-empt recovery, but investors seem to have turned up to this party before the invitations had even been printed.  ( 48 min )

PayPal reports fourth-quarter earnings after the close of trading Thursday  ( 24 min )

U.S. stock futures moved higher ahead of the open Thursday, boosted by mega-cap tech stocks, poising a possible turnaround for the indexes.  ( 47 min )

The implied price for NuVasive under terms of the deal is $57.72 a share.  ( 22 min )

The beverage maker expects continued growth this year with organic revenue projected to rise 6%.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Philip Morris International Inc. climbed 2.0% in premarket trading Thursday, after the cigarette and heated tobacco seller reported fourth-quarter...  ( 22 min )

The beverages and snacks giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.67, beating estimates of $1.65, helped by price rises.  ( 23 min )

Bill Gates looks for income, too. This is how he gets it.  ( 48 min )

An editorial in Chinese state-owned media cautions over the AI investing hype. It could mean tough regulations are coming.  ( 23 min )

Credit Suisse has suffered its biggest annual loss since the 2008 financial crisis and scrapped bonuses for its top executives as the scandal-hit lender embarks on a drastic overhaul.  ( 46 min )

PepsiCo Inc. said Thursday it had net income of $518 million, or 37 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, down from $1.322 billion, or 95 cents a share, in...  ( 22 min )

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Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. hiked up 2.4% toward a nine-month high in premarket trading Thursday, after the hotel operator reported...  ( 22 min )

Disney CEO Bob Iger delivered some magic.  ( 47 min )

The latest rates on savings accounts and money market accounts.  ( 24 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

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Cardiovascular Systems shares rose 47% to $19.58 in early premarket trade after Abbott agreed to buy the company for $890 million, or $20 per share. CSI is a...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. is poised to double in value from a January low, boosted by a breakneck rally for growth stocks and signs that big price cuts are working to spur a demand rebound for the electric-vehicle maker.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Rac  ( 46 min )

What to know in markets on Thursday, February 9, 2023.  ( 48 min )

Argo Blockchain Plc's (NASDAQ: ARBK) Peter Wall stepped down as CEO and Interim Chair to pursue other opportunities. Argo prepared to engage an executive search firm to hire the CEO's successor. COO Seif El-Bakly was named Interim CEO. Wall agreed to remain an advisor to Argo over the next three months to support the transition. Matthew Shaw was appointed Chair of the Board. Sarah Gow has resigned from her position as a non-executive director on the Board due to health reasons. Earlier this mont  ( 45 min )

Big drugmakers are looking for new products because lower-priced competitors are coming that could take away nearly a quarter of sales.  ( 25 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Stocks advanced with US futures as investors digested a slew of earnings reports and awaited data on US jobless claims.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine, Estonia’s Spy Chief SaysContracts on U.  ( 47 min )

Beleaguered Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse on Thursday revealed that wealthy clients pulled 92.7 billion francs ($101 billion) out of the bank in the...  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine, Estonia’s Spy Chief SaysFirst Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC is pressing ahead with a potential offer for Standard Chartered Plc, after a move to put earlier takeover pl  ( 49 min )

The company's recently completed public equity offering bought Bed Bath some time, but it may not fix the retailer's underlying issues, analysts say.  ( 23 min )

Interactive Brokers stock should benefit from the overconfidence and simmering volatility in the stock and options markets.  ( 23 min )

Analysts are concerned that the payment company's outlook for 2023 could be muted amid macroeconomic pressures.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Coinbase Global Inc.’s head Brian Armstrong escalated his war of words with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, warning he’d heard rumors the agency wants to ‘get rid of’ crypto staking by retail investors.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spyin  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Adani Group stocks slipped in early trading, ending a two-day reprieve, after MSCI Inc. said it was reviewing the amount of shares linked to the group that were freely tradable in public markets.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US Says  ( 48 min )

Lincoln Financial Group's latest earnings report comes three months after it reported a $2.6 billion third quarter loss that one Wall Street analyst called “a catastrophe.”  ( 15 min )

Bitcoin slipped back below US$23,000 on Thursday morning in Asia, tracking the fall in U.S. equity markets overnight amid comments from Federal Reserve officials that the fight to curb inflation is far from over.  ( 46 min )

Robinhood accidentally sold short on a small stock as it went on a meme-like ride in December, costing the trading app more than the stock's market cap today  ( 24 min )

While oil and its refined derivatives are still the mainstay of our energy economy, their prices are rising – in fact, high prices for gasoline and diesel are major drivers of the current high rates of inflation, and are partly responsible for the strong push to promote electric vehicles (EVs). But switching to EVs doesn’t end our reliance on energy. It will just make us trade one issue – reliance on oil – for another – reliance on lithium batteries. In this case, as Elon Musk has said, “Lithium  ( 48 min )

The activist investor ended his bid for the company's board as analysts also praised its $5.5 billion cost-cutting plan.  ( 1 min )

A growing list of high-profile companies are trimming CEO pay as fears of recession mount among major corporations.  ( 1 min )

Uber Technologies (UBER) reported financial results on Feb. 8, announcing record revenues and suggesting that the pandemic impact is in the rearview.  ( 1 min )

Tesla has doubled in value from January lows amid a run by speculative stocks as investors gradually shed their bearishness.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock markets posted losses on Wednesday, Feb. 8, on heightened concerns about corporate profits as earnings season progresses.  ( 1 min )

Medewerkers in de kinderopvang krijgen er in het komende anderhalf jaar gemiddeld 12 procent salaris bij. Ook worden extra maatregelen genomen om de werkdruk aan te pakken. Zo moet de kinderopvang aantrekkelijker worden nu er sprake is van een groot personeelstekort en personeel steeds minder tevreden is.  ( 6 min )

Travelex heeft een boete van 100.000 euro gekregen van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Het geldwisselkantoor meldde jarenlang ongebruikelijke transacties te laat aan de autoriteiten.  ( 2 min )

Unilever zal de hogere kosten de komende tijd blijven doorberekenen in de prijzen. Dat laat het bedrijf achter merken als Knorr, Dove en Magnum donderdag weten. De onderneming verwacht dat klanten daardoor minder Unilever-producten zullen kopen.  ( 3 min )

Greenpeace begint een rechtszaak tegen de Europese Commissie om aardgas en kernenergie te ontdoen van hun 'duurzame' status. De milieuorganisatie noemt het "pure greenwashing" om de energiebronnen aan te merken als duurzame investeringsopties. De zaak dient in april voor het Europees Hof van Justitie in Luxemburg.  ( 3 min )

Medewerkers in de kinderopvang krijgen er in het komende anderhalf jaar gemiddeld 12 procent salaris bij. Ook worden extra maatregelen genomen om de werkdruk aan te pakken. Zo moet de kinderopvang aantrekkelijker worden nu er sprake is van een groot personeelstekort en personeel steeds minder tevreden is.  ( 5 min )

De milieugroep ClientEarth wil Shell voor de rechter slepen, omdat het energieconcern niet genoeg zou doen om de gevolgen van klimaatverandering tegen te gaan. De groep krijgt daarbij steun van zeven investeerders uit Engeland, Frankrijk, België, Zweden en Denemarken.  ( 3 min )

Essent verlaagt per 1 april zijn gas- en stroomprijzen voor alle klanten met een variabel contract. Hoewel de tarieven meer dan gehalveerd worden, blijven ze toch boven het prijsplafond. Dat maakt het bedrijf donderdag bekend.  ( 3 min )

De Fraudehelpdesk heeft vorig jaar een half miljoen meldingen over oplichting ontvangen. Daarbij werd in 7.661 gevallen ook financiële schade gemeld. Oplichters wisten ruim 43 miljoen euro buit te maken.  ( 3 min )

Entertainmentconcern Walt Disney gaat het bedrijf herstructureren, waarbij zevenduizend banen worden geschrapt. Dat komt overeen met 3,6 procent van het wereldwijde personeelsbestand.  ( 3 min )

Unilever heeft in het afgelopen jaar meer winst geboekt. Het bedrijf achter merken als Knorr, Dove en Magnum behaalde ook een hogere omzet, onder meer door de prijzen te verhogen vanwege de hoge inflatie.  ( 2 min )

De prijzen in ons land zijn in de afgelopen maand met 7,6 procent gestegen. We betaalden vooral meer voor kinderopvang en voedingsmiddelen, blijkt donderdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Rabobank heeft in het afgelopen jaar minder winst geboekt dan in 2021. Het concern moest meer geld opzijzetten voor leningen die mogelijk niet meer worden terugbetaald. Dit werd voor een deel veroorzaakt door het besluit van de bank om zich volledig terug te trekken uit Rusland en de verslechterende macro-economische vooruitzichten.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen in ons land zijn afgelopen maand met 7,6 procent gestegen. We betaalden vooral meer aan de kinderopvang en voedingsmiddelen, zo blijkt donderdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Verzekeraar Aegon heeft afgelopen jaar een miljardenverlies geleden vanwege de verkoop van de Nederlandse verzekeringsactiviteiten aan branchegenoot ASR.  ( 3 min )

Entertainmentconcern Walt Disney gaat het bedrijf herstructureren, waarbij zevenduizend banen worden geschrapt. Dat komt overeen met 3,6 procent van het wereldwijde personeelsbestand.  ( 3 min )

Voorlopig gaat de Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) geen nieuwe samenwerkingen aan voor onderzoek met Shell "of soortgelijke bedrijven". Met de nieuwe regel zijn ook onderzoeken naar fossiele brandstoffen niet meer mogelijk op de universiteit.  ( 4 min )

Na wat koudere jaren zijn de banden tussen de Verenigde Staten en de Europese Unie onder leiding van president Joe Biden weer aangehaald. Toch is er nu een koud windje opgestoken. De EU is boos over hoe de VS met honderden miljarden aan overheidsgeld voor groene industrieën strooit. Vandaag en morgen bespreken EU-landen plannen om terug te slaan. Dit is er aan de hand.  ( 4 min )

Uber Technologies (UBER) reported financial results on Feb. 8, announcing record revenues and suggesting that the pandemic impact is in the rearview.  ( 10 min )

U.S. stock markets posted losses on Wednesday, Feb. 8, on heightened concerns about corporate profits as earnings season progresses.  ( 10 min )

The entertainment giant's theme parks powered revenue higher and capped its earnings decline, offsetting more losses at Disney+  ( 12 min )

Do you know about all these insurance-related deductions? Knowing the tax deductions you’re entitled to can make or break your bank account.  ( 19 min )

After surging early this week to its highest level in a month, the 30-year average has essentially held steady, shedding just a few basis points.  ( 11 min )

Nonfarm payroll refers to the number of jobs in the private sector and government agencies. It excludes farm workers, private household employees, proprietors, non-profit employees, and actively serving military.  ( 13 min )

If there is no relationship between the two companies, then yes, collectively up to the contribution amount allowed by the IRS.  ( 12 min )

Here are some instances when it's wise to take money out of this tax-free investment account.  ( 16 min )

Berkshire Hathaway's hefty stock price has kept it out of the hands of small investors, but the company's newer Class B shares are well within reach.  ( 15 min )

An error by Google AI chatbot cost parent Alphabet almost $100B in market cap. The AI rush continues as Microsoft rolled out its AI-assisted search and analysts tout positives for chipmakers.  ( 12 min )

David Tepper is co-founder of Appaloosa Management L.P. and a successful hedge fund manager. He is known as a specialist in distressed debt.  ( 14 min )

At least three major acquisitions have been proposed or announced in 2023. An increase in these deals could benefit troubled investment banks.  ( 11 min )

Life insurance can provide coverage in the case of suicide, but many policies have special provisions that limit the payment of death benefits.  ( 14 min )

President Biden plans to end COVID emergency measures in May in response to pressure from politicians, the public, and even the FDA. That will alter access to health insurance and increase costs for tests, therapeutics, and even vaccines in ways we are just now beginning to understand.  ( 13 min )

Commerce is based on the principles of capitalism, but there are few, if any, examples of pure capitalism, except in theory.  ( 20 min )

Buy Now, Pay Later is a short-term installment loan that lets you pay for purchases over time with no interest. Learn how BNPL works and about the pros and cons.  ( 18 min )

The ongoing decline in mortgage rates helped send home loan applications higher last week, in what Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) deputy chief economist Joel Kan called “a step in the right direction.”  ( 9 min )

Global investments in ESG funds plunged 76% in 2022 amid a complicated mix of market turbulence, heightened scrutiny, and government support.  ( 13 min )

The U.S. corporate tax rate stands at 21% but many big companies pay little or nothing. Here's how they get away with it.  ( 21 min )

What's in the recently-signed $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill—and the now $2.3 trillion bill the House passed—and where we go from here.  ( 31 min )

With the Fed recently announcing only a modest rate hike, the top nationwide CD rates wavered with only minor movements this week.  ( 11 min )

After sinking to a five-month low last week, 30-year mortgage rates have surged this week to their highest level since early January.  ( 13 min )

The Buy Now Pay Later fintech's CEO Max Levchin said the company grew too rapidly and responded too slowly to macroeconomic challenges.  ( 23 min )

These are the stocks making moves in after-hours trade.  ( 45 min )

Carvana's (CVNA) stock closed 6% higher on Wednesday after soaring as much as 27% during the session, triggering a volatility halt.  ( 45 min )

Is the idea of the "safe" withdrawal rate nothing more than the Tooth Fairy of the retirement planning industry – mere fiction? Some financial experts are calling the methods used to calculate safe withdrawal rates, including Monte Carlo analysis, into … Continue reading → The post Should You Stop Believing in a ‘Safe' Withdrawal Rate for Retirement? Even the 4% Rule Presents Risk appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Shares jump on the company's strong earnings and $5.5 billion in cost cuts.  ( 23 min )

Disney will lay off 7,000 workers as the company seeks to slash $5.5 billion in costs as new CEO Bob Iger continues his overhaul of the media giant.  ( 46 min )

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Shares of 23andMe Holding Co. rallied more than 12% in the extended session Wednesday after the genetics company raised guidance for 2023. 23andMe lost $92...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The federal budget deficit is widening rapidly, according to the latest estimates by the Congressional Budget Office, raising the risk of the Treasury running out of cash earlier than expected amid a debt-ceiling standoff.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine  ( 47 min )

AppLovin shares soared after hours Wednesday after the app-monetization company provided a strong forecast in a weak mobile-ad market.  ( 24 min )

After last week’s surprise layoffs at PayPal, all eyes this week will be on the release of the company’s earnings report for the last quarter of 2022.  ( 46 min )

Affirm Holdings Inc. shares were plunging 18% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the buy-now-pay-later company fell short with its results and outlook.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Money managers have cut $300 billion of bearish bets and are now positioned more in line with historic norms — robbing the market of pent-up demand just as the Federal Reserve warns its inflation-fighting battle is far from over.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutBiden Taunts Xi Days After Shooting Down Chinese BalloonDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 202  ( 48 min )

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Disney reported quarterly results after the bell on Wednesday. Here's what to know.  ( 46 min )

Unlike in past pandemic-impacted holiday quarters, Sonos Inc. had enough product in stock that it was able to run promotions.  ( 24 min )

Shares of Google parent Alphabet are down in Wall Street trading after a glitch in the company’s new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Bard, contributed inaccurate information in promotional video.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. was just days away from filing a bankruptcy petition before a game-changing conference call on Friday with its increasingly impatient lenders.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutBiden Taunts Xi Days After Shooting Down Chinese BalloonRussia Will Fail to ‘Break’ Ukraine, Estonia’s Spy Chief SaysDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 P  ( 49 min )

Shares of electric-vehicle maker Tesla continued their rebound Wednesday, rising above the $200 barrier. Take some profits now.  ( 22 min )

The future remains highly uncertain for Bed Bath & Beyond.  ( 46 min )

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) became the latest company to jump on the ChatGPT bandwagon after Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google and Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU). Alibaba collaborated with an undisclosed ChatGPT rival, CNBC reports. Alibaba worked on a ChatGPT-style technology and currently tested it internally at the firm. The tech companies globally looked to jump on the excitement generated by ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbo  ( 45 min )

The home-goods retailer now expects to keep open about 360 of its namesake stores, or about half as many as it had a year ago.  ( 20 min )

There are strong companies behind the current artificial intelligence mania.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Alphabet Inc.’s Google dropped more than 7% Wednesday following news about its new AI chatbot, Bard — a day after Microsoft Corp. held its own...  ( 22 min )

Investing style seen as disruptive to ETF industry.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The co-founder of an investment advisory firm based in New York was sentenced Wednesday to 13 months behind bars for stealing more than $100 million from clients in a Ponzi-like scheme.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutDeSantis Chides Trump as Republicans’ 2024 Presidential Race Heats UpChinese Balloon Was Part of Years-Long Spying Program, US SaysRussia Wil  ( 47 min )

“This time is different,” Burry tweeted Tuesday, including a chart that showed the roughly 40% stock market drop—and multiple bear market rallies—that occurred during the dot-com bubble.  ( 47 min )

Carvana's (CVNA) stock was halted for volatility on Wednesday morning as it rose 27% before retreating.  ( 46 min )

The top-performing stock on the S&P 500 over the last five years isn’t Tesla Inc. It’s not a meme stock soaring thanks to an army of Redditors or a semiconductor chip household name like NVIDIA Corp. Instead, it’s a company called Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH). Enphase is a developer and supplier of solar power systems that pioneered its own microinverter technology. And over the last five years, Enphase has returned 10,600% — enough to turn every $1,000 invested into $107,000. In case you’  ( 46 min )

V.F., an S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat, raised its payout for at least 25 straight years before cutting. Here's how to select dividend stocks for safety.  ( 29 min )

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Used car prices remain historically high, about 46% above prepandemic levels.  ( 23 min )

Every investor is in the stock market to find a solid return. That’s the bottom line, and while it sounds simple, the trick is finding stocks that are primed for gains and will make the inherent risk worthwhile. Risk can’t be avoided in the markets, and it usually increases in a direct relationship to a stock’s return potential. And there are few stock segments that offer a higher return potential for the risk involved than the penny stocks, those equities priced at $5 or less. When we say high  ( 49 min )

The telecommunications company pressed the reset button and disappointed Wall Street with its outlook in a Tuesday afternoon report  ( 24 min )

Blackstone Mortgage Trust diverts profits to boost its reserves as the real estate market faces potential economic headwinds  ( 24 min )

Enphase says it expects first-quarter revenue of between $700 million and $740 million, higher than expectations.  ( 23 min )

Redwood City-based C3.ai Inc. has nearly doubled in price since ChatGPT last fall showed the potential of what's known as generative AI.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks have rallied in the face of worsening earnings and economic expectations, producing “massive disconnects” that threaten market stability, warned Lisa Shalett at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveGeorge Santos Gets Into Fight With Mitt Romney at State of the Union DebutTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CaseQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsP  ( 46 min )

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U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday morning as another bout of earnings results hit traders' desks, while enthusiasm from the previous session over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell embrace of "disinflation" faded.  ( 46 min )

The IRS uses your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) to determine whether you qualify for important tax benefits like deducting contributions from your individual retirement account (IRA) and making contributions to your Roth IRA. Many taxpayers consult a financial advisor to … Continue reading → The post What Is Modified Adjusted Gross Income? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Saving for retirement is a lifelong undertaking. It involves keeping your retirement goals in mind as you have children, get different jobs and move from place to place. However, a recent study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College … Continue reading → The post Empty Nester? This Avoidable Mistake Could Jeopardize Your Retirement appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

The days of $100 oil may not be over.  ( 48 min )

The seller of apparel, footwear, and accessories reported higher earnings and revenue than expected for the three months ended in December.  ( 22 min )

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American Airlines Group Inc. said Wednesday said it proposed a private offering of $750 million in senior secured debt due 2028. The air carrier plans to use...  ( 22 min )

The struggling retailer's bonds are trading at pennies on the dollar. If investors want to participate in a turnaround, debt is a better bet.  ( 23 min )

Capri Holdings Ltd. stock slid 19% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the parent of Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace missed profit and revenue consensus...  ( 23 min )

The revelation comes as the fast food chain faces a wave of abuse accusations—and continuing questions about the behavior of its ex-CEO.  ( 49 min )

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The ultimate, lucrative fire sale.  ( 49 min )

After robust growth for BNPL in the prior holiday season, Affirm is expected to have increased its top line at a much slower pace in the latest quarter  ( 24 min )

The chair of the Federal Reserve has a more immediate impact on investement, employment and asset prices than anyone else, and yet CEOs would scoff at his take home pay.  ( 46 min )

U.K. antitrust regulators said the proposed $75 billion acquisition would further consolidate what it called Microsoft’s strong position in cloud gaming.  ( 25 min )

The Ferguson-based automation and software giant's decision about a headquarters location follows the sale of its local base last year and caps a search the company had said would include locations outside St. Louis.  ( 16 min )

Uber reported its Q4 2022 earnings before the market open.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Under Armour Inc. surged 3.9% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the athletic apparel and gear seller reported a big beat in fiscal third...  ( 23 min )

Disney is set to report quarterly results after the bell on Wednesday. Here's what to expect.  ( 46 min )

Economists say the January jobs report do not point to a new acceleration in the jobs market.  ( 26 min )

The purchase of Oak Street Health is the second major acquisition for CVS since September.  ( 23 min )

Coty Inc. stock soared 4% in premarket trade Wednesday, after the cosmetics and beauty products company topped estimates for its fiscal second quarter. The...  ( 23 min )

According to Peter Cappelli, the current state of financial accounting of human capital is a big issue.  ( 46 min )

On the same day CVS Health Corp. announced a $10.6 billion deal to buy Oak Street Health Inc. the health care services and drug store chain reported a big...  ( 23 min )

Enphase says it expects first-quarter revenue of between $700 million and $740 million, higher than expectations.  ( 23 min )

The financial guru and author on how little amounts of savings add up.  ( 25 min )

The bot said jobs have already been lost to A.I. and that trend will continue -but ChatGPT does think it will have a "net positive" impact on employment.  ( 46 min )

Inflationary pressures remain quite powerful, so the Fed should keep raising rates for several more months and then hold steady until inflation falls to 2%.  ( 26 min )

Time flies. But it also crashes.  ( 48 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 24 min )

The Biden administration eyes the profit boost that is the stock buyback.  ( 46 min )

What to know in markets on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  ( 48 min )

‘I am not in a place where I have funds left to pay back those friends and family.’  ( 26 min )

The struggling retailer's bonds are trading at pennies on the dollar. If investors want to participate in a turnaround, debt is a better bet.  ( 23 min )

Monetary tightening is like pulling a brick across a rough table with a piece of elastic. Central banks tug and tug: nothing happens. They tug again: the brick leaps off the surface into their faces.  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russia is seeking to spend its way out of the self-inflicted economic crisis that threatened to deliver the deepest recession of President Vladimir Putin’s more than two-decade rule.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take HeedWall Street Goes Risk-On Without Po  ( 50 min )

The retailer said it raised $225 million, while management expects to receive an additional $800 million in future installments, if certain conditions are met.  ( 23 min )

The end goal of investing is profit, and few investments have shown the long-term profit of bitcoin. Yes, the true story in cryptocurrency is its extreme volatility, but the underlying fact is simple: investors who bought into bitcoin five years ago, and held on, have tripled their money. Even this past January, BTC surged 40%. But buying bitcoin isn’t the only way to cash in on it, there are also the bitcoin mining stocks. These are firms, generally small, that own large-scale server rigs capab  ( 48 min )

The tax applies only to net buybacks, which are much smaller than gross repurchases.  ( 25 min )

Entertainmentconcern Walt Disney gaat het bedrijf herstructureren, waarbij 7000 banen worden geschrapt. Dat komt overeen met 3,6 procent van het wereldwijde personeelsbestand.  ( 3 min )

Frankrijk gaat wijnoverschotten opkopen en om laten zetten in industriële alcohol. Daar geeft het land zo'n 160 miljoen euro aan uit, maakte het ministerie van Landbouw deze week bekend. Industriële alcohol kan gebruikt worden in bijvoorbeeld schoonheidsproducten als parfum.  ( 4 min )

Het ABP heeft sinds oktober 2021 voor 9 miljard aan aandelen en obligaties in fossiele bedrijven verkocht. Daarmee is het pensioenfonds voor ambtenaren geen aandeelhouder meer in bedrijven als Shell, BP en Total. Opvallend is dat juist na de aangekondigde verkoop deze olie- en gasbedrijven in 2022 recordwinsten boekten en hun aandelenkoersen omhoog schoten.  ( 5 min )

Het ABP heeft sinds oktober 2021 voor 9 miljard aan aandelen en obligaties in fossiele bedrijven verkocht. Daarmee is het pensioenfonds voor ambtenaren geen aandeelhouder meer in bedrijven als Shell, BP en Total. Opvallend is dat juist na de aangekondigde verkoop deze olie- en gasbedrijven in 2022 recordwinsten boekten en hun aandelenkoersen omhoog schoten.  ( 5 min )

Sinds eind januari kunnen reizigers als ze de trein pakken in- en uitchecken met hun betaalpas of mobiele telefoon. Al 70.000 reizigers maakten gebruik van OVpay. Volgens NS maakten vooral weekendreizigers gebruik van deze manier van inchecken.  ( 3 min )

Pizza's en quiches waren in Nederland in december 17 procent duurder dan een jaar eerder. Daarmee zit ons land iets boven de gemiddelde prijsstijging in de EU, die uitkwam op 16 procent. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van het Europese statistiekbureau Eurostat.  ( 3 min )

Na Shell, BP, Chevron en Total blijkt ook het Noorse olie- en gasbedrijf Equinor vorig jaar een megawinst te hebben geboekt. De door de oorlog in Oekraïne gestegen energieprijzen zorgen voor een recordwinst van 69,9 miljard euro.  ( 4 min )

Microsoft mag gamestudio Activision Blizzard nog niet overnemen. De Britse toezichthouder CMA is bang dat Microsoft na een overname te machtig wordt op de gamingmarkt.  ( 3 min )

Mercedes-Benz gaat 380 medewerkers ontslaan bij een callcenter van het Duitse automerk in Maastricht. In totaal werken er zo'n dertienhonderd mensen.  ( 2 min )

Tata Steel is veroordeeld tot twee geldboetes van in totaal 110.000 euro, maakte de rechtbank Amsterdam woensdag bekend. De staalproducent krijgt de boetes vanwege de verspreiding van gevaarlijke stofwolken en andere overtredingen van milieuregels.  ( 3 min )

De Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied heeft aangifte gedaan tegen Tata Steel. Tijdens een controle bleek dat de stofmonitoren van het staalbedrijf niet aan de wet voldoen.  ( 3 min )

Eneco gaat vanaf nu weer contracten aanbieden waarbij de prijs voor gas en stroom zes maanden vastligt. De energieleverancier spreekt zelf van een vast contract, al werden contracten waarbij de tarieven elk half jaar veranderen in het verleden meestal variabel genoemd.  ( 3 min )

De handel op de Turkse aandelenbeurs is woensdagochtend stilgelegd. De Borsa Istanbul noteerde op dat moment met een min van 7,1 procent op dagbasis het grootste verlies sinds maart vorig jaar.  ( 2 min )

Microsoft gaat een uitgebreidere versie van ChatGPT inbouwen in zijn zoekmachine Bing. Gebruikers kunnen binnenkort veel gerichtere vragen stellen aan de zoekmachine. Ook kunnen ze met Bing chatten en de zoekmachine opdrachten geven.  ( 3 min )

ABN AMRO heeft vorig jaar flink geprofiteerd van de opgelopen rente, waardoor het concern ruimere marges kan rekenen over het spaargeld van klanten. ABN AMRO boekte een nettowinst van bijna 1,9 miljard euro, tegenover 1,2 miljard euro in 2021.  ( 3 min )

Vanwege de staking in het streekvervoer rijden er woensdag geen treinen van Arriva in Groningen en Friesland. Het is de vervoerder niet gelukt een passende dienstregeling te maken met de medewerkers die wel willen werken.  ( 3 min )

Bedrijven hebben grote moeite om personeel te vinden én er staan ruim een miljoen mensen langs de kant. Hoe is deze mismatch op de Nederlandse arbeidsmarkt te verklaren?  ( 5 min )

An error by Google AI chatbot cost parent Alphabet almost $100B in market cap. The AI rush continues as Microsoft rolled out its AI-assisted search and analysts tout positives for chipmakers.  ( 1 min )

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Investopedia's step-by-step guide to getting a new or replacement Social Security card.  ( 17 min )

Calculating your Social Security breakeven age to start receiving benefits ensures that you balance payments versus longevity.  ( 18 min )

A group health insurance plan offers coverage at a lower premium than an individual plan and is available to employees of a company or organization.  ( 16 min )

Social Security benefits are not only for retired workers—their dependents (spouses, ex-spouses, and children) may also be eligible.  ( 19 min )

U.S. equities posted gains on Feb. 7 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation was easing but noted that rate hikes would continue if needed.  ( 10 min )

Learn how a 401(k) works, about 401(k) benefits, and what is a Roth 401(k).  ( 21 min )

Understand when to apply for Social Security benefits and when you can expect to receive monthly payments based on age and date of birth.  ( 16 min )

In its features and benefits, a SIMPLE 401(k) plan is a cross between a SIMPLE IRA and a traditional 401(k) plan.  ( 18 min )

Health insurance is not mandatory at the federal level. It used to be mandatory to have health insurance, but that changed in 2019. Here's what happened.  ( 16 min )

Learn why receiving Social Security survivor benefits on behalf of children does not affect income tax for a surviving parent or guardian.  ( 13 min )

Paying Social Security contributions continues even past reaching full retirement age, but can increase future Social Security retirement benefits.  ( 16 min )

Discover what a fiscal deficit is. Learn about the real impact of budget deficits on the economy. See why government financing reduces private financing.  ( 20 min )

A budget deficit occurs when expenditures exceed revenue and is the term commonly used to refer to government spending and national debt.  ( 17 min )

Understand more about the purpose of the Social Security system and which groups of taxpayers are exempt from the OASDI tax.  ( 18 min )

An adult child can not inherit a parent's Social Security benefits after the parent dies. Only adult children with disabilities can receive their parents' benefits.  ( 16 min )

If stock splits and buybacks have been a bit of a mystery to you, you're not alone. Companies may use one of these methods to change their stocks.  ( 14 min )

If you have to purchase your own health insurance, your best bet is to choose one these five options and sign up during open enrollment.  ( 23 min )

Infrastructure is the basic facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, such as transportation, power plants, and schools.  ( 16 min )

A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that lasts longer than a few months.  ( 19 min )

Buybacks benefit investors by increasing share prices, effectively returning money to shareholders in a tax-efficient manner.  ( 18 min )

Most studies conclude that inflation hurts some stocks and helps others depending on several factors.  ( 17 min )

Inflation erodes purchasing power, but there are some silver linings. Here are the most important effects of inflation.  ( 21 min )

Full retirement age is the age at which you can receive full Social Security retirement benefits. The FRA varies depending on the year you were born.  ( 19 min )

Slow holiday shopping season meant less new debt for credit cards and car loans  ( 11 min )

The Great Recession was a sharp decline in economic activity from 2007-2009 and was the largest economic downturn since the Great Depression.  ( 20 min )

Commercial health insurance is health insurance provided and administered by public and private companies rather than by the government.  ( 16 min )

You can collect Social Security benefits while you're still working, but if you haven't reached full retirement age yet, it may make sense to wait.  ( 18 min )

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are bonds that offset the effects of inflation by adjusting the value of the principal.  ( 20 min )

Following these 10 tips to safeguard your Social Security number will help protect you from identity theft. Plus what to do if your number is stolen.  ( 19 min )

Understanding the business cycle and your own investment style can help you cope with economic downturns.  ( 16 min )

In recent years, the value of stock buybacks has come into question. Discover the pros and cons of stock buybacks and what it means for investors.  ( 17 min )

Prices tend to rise over time and that reduces the value of your savings. Here are some ways to prevent inflation from nibbling away at your money.  ( 16 min )

A share repurchase is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace, which increases the demand for the shares and the price.  ( 17 min )

Healthcare is expensive, but those without healthcare coverage put themselves at risk.  ( 13 min )

Medicaid may cover nursing home care and expenses, but it will depend on the situation. In order to qualify for Medicaid, you must first meet income requirements.  ( 18 min )

Find out what you can do to prepare and cope in tough economic times.  ( 18 min )

Learn about stock buybacks and how they affect financial ratios and stock value.  ( 19 min )

In this article, we examine the fundamental factors behind inflation, different types of inflation, and who benefits from it.  ( 23 min )

A group of more than 40 Republican senators has asked the Supreme Court to strike down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.  ( 10 min )

Of the 50 U.S. states, 39 and the District of Columbia do not levy a tax on Social Security benefits.  ( 23 min )

A short squeeze occurs when a stock moves sharply higher, prompting traders who bet its price would fall to buy it to avoid greater losses.  ( 22 min )

Your Social Security is taxable if you meet specific income levels. Here are three strategies that can reduce the taxes if you're required to pay.  ( 23 min )

The guidelines of health insurance are complex, and many plans don't cover what you'd like. Find out which services most plans cover today.  ( 20 min )

Forwards and futures are similar in concept and mechanics. However, futures are standardized and listed on exchanges while forwards are customizable and trade OTC.  ( 19 min )

An asset's book value is equal to its carrying value on the balance sheet, and companies calculate it by netting the asset against its accumulated depreciation.  ( 16 min )

A leveraged buyback is a corporate finance transaction that enables a company to repurchase some of its shares using debt.  ( 15 min )

A stop-limit order is a conditional trade over a set time frame that combines features of stop with those of a limit order and is used to mitigate risk.  ( 18 min )

A financial instrument is a real or virtual document representing a legal agreement involving any kind of monetary value.  ( 17 min )

A buyback is a repurchase of outstanding shares by a company to reduce the number of shares on the market and increase the value of remaining shares.  ( 20 min )

A child may qualify for Social Security benefits if a parent is retired, disabled, or deceased. Learn how much they could receive and how to apply.  ( 18 min )

A white paper is an informational document issued by a company or not-for-profit organization to promote the features of a solution or product.  ( 15 min )

An accredited investor has the financial sophistication and capacity to take the high-risk, high-reward path of investing in unregistered securities sans certain protections of the SEC.  ( 20 min )

Find out when and why it's necessary to use your Social Security Number, and when you should avoid using it.  ( 17 min )

Here's why a company might choose to repurchase its own stock, including ownership consolidation and stock valuation.  ( 20 min )

The wash-sale rule is a regulation that prohibits a taxpayer from claiming a loss on the sale of stock while essentially maintaining a position in it.  ( 20 min )

If you were married for at least 10 years, but are now divorced, you may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record.  ( 16 min )

Find out how economic downturns affect companies large and small.  ( 19 min )

What is day trading? Read this introductory article to learn the basics of day trading, who does it, and how it works.  ( 24 min )

A Social Security number (SSN) is a numerical identifier assigned to U.S. citizens and some residents to track their income and determine benefits.  ( 20 min )

A stakeholder is a party with an interest in an enterprise; stakeholders in a corporation include investors, employees, customers, and suppliers.  ( 18 min )

President will also target 'junk' fees, health costs in State of the Union speech.  ( 13 min )

A clearinghouse or clearing division is an intermediary that validates and finalizes transactions between buyers and sellers in a financial market.  ( 15 min )

The Federal Reserve will have to raise rates higher and keep them there for some time before bringing them back down again, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday.  ( 11 min )

Implementation of a global corporate minimum tax involves complex political, legal, and economic decisions. Learn the issues and how it could work.  ( 25 min )

Sister companies differ from subsidiaries.  ( 13 min )

Bed, Bath and Beyond (BBBY) is selling convertible shares and warrants to raise up to $1 billion in hopes it can repay some of its creditors.  ( 11 min )

A shareholder is any person, company, or institution that owns at least one share in a company.  ( 17 min )

A promotional certificate of deposit (CD) rate is a higher rate of return on a CD offered by banks and credit unions to attract new deposits.  ( 17 min )

Generating income without going to work can be a murky concept. Here's four ways it might happen.  ( 16 min )

The life expectancy method calculates IRA payments by dividing the balance of a retirement account by the policyholder’s anticipated length of life.  ( 14 min )

The U.S. trade deficit hit a record of almost $1 trillion in 2022, with more than a third of the total coming from trade with China.  ( 11 min )

Bitcoin miners Hut 8 and U.S. Bitcoin have announced a merger of their respective businesses, the latest deal in a wave of consolidation and balance sheet shuffling.  ( 11 min )

Discover how LASIK can be covered under your flexible spending account as a qualifying medical procedure if it is deemed necessary by an ophthalmologist.  ( 13 min )

The term "bid and ask" refers to a two-way price quotation that indicates the best price at which a security can be sold and bought at a given point in time.  ( 16 min )

Here’s how to take advantage of the special tax and withdrawal rules on Roth 401(k) retirement plans to get the most from your investment.  ( 19 min )

Revenue at PayPal, which reports Q4 earnings on Feb. 9, may have grown at the slowest pace in several quarters.  ( 11 min )

Peter Tuchman, a.k.a. "The Einstein of Wall Street" and the most visible trader on the floor of the NYSE, explains what actually happens on the floor of the world’s most famous stock exchange. Plus, what in the world is going on with the U.S. labor market? We break down the latest jobs numbers, and why they defy fears of a recession.  ( 9 min )

Unemployment can vary wildly depending on where you live. Fortunately, the state unemployment rate at least makes it easy to find out.  ( 40 min )

The Super Bowl Indicator predicts the stock market's outcome for the coming year based on the conference of the Super Bowl-winning team.  ( 17 min )

Whether you're a novice or an expert, these 10 rules should be the backbone of your stock trading strategy.  ( 21 min )

TikTok is one of the most popular video-sharing and social media apps in the world.  ( 22 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 11 min )

Personal loans and credit cards both offer a way to borrow funds, but there have different advantages and risks. Learn how these two funding sources compare.  ( 17 min )

Artificial intelligence is making headlines again, with Google releasing a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT called "Bard" to early testers.  ( 10 min )

You can invest in both a 403(b) and a 401(k) plan. However, the limit on your total annual contributions remains the same.  ( 17 min )

A payer is an entity that makes a payment to another entity.  ( 15 min )

Get information regarding current IRS regulations on how much can be carried over from one year to the next in a flexible spending account (FSA).  ( 17 min )

Gresham's law applies the principle that bad money drives out good money and relates to currency markets.  ( 15 min )

U.S. equities posted gains on Feb. 7 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation was easing but noted that rate hikes would continue if needed.  ( 1 min )

Uber (UBER) is set to report its Q4 2022 earnings on Feb. 8 before the market open.  ( 45 min )

Yum! Brands (YUM), which operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill posted fiscal fourth-quarter earnings results that beat estimates.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Prudential Financial Inc. Chief Executive Officer Charlie Lowrey said the company will target more-mature firms in acquisitions after reporting a goodwill impairment charge of $713 million tied to a startup it purchased.Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take H  ( 45 min )

Stocks moving in after-hours: Chipotle, VF Corp, Fortinet, Enphase Energy  ( 44 min )

Kyndryl Holdings Inc. shares rallied in the extended session Tuesday after the managed infrastructure-service business spun off from International Business...  ( 23 min )

The company said it received initial proceeds of about $225 million in the offering.  ( 22 min )

3M Co. said late Tuesday its board has declared a dividend of $1.50 a share for the first quarter, up from $1.49 a share. The dividend is payable on March 12...  ( 22 min )

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2023 is well underway now, and the key story is the sudden change in sentiment on the financial front. Last year’s bearish trend and headwinds are well known. Stubborn inflation, the Fed’s rapid increase in interest rates, the risk of recession, China’s shutdowns, and Russia’s Ukraine invasion; they all weighed on investors. But after the calendar change, the mood changed, turning to a strong positive sentiment. Inflation data from December came in much better than expected, and with the Fed’s a  ( 47 min )

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Enphase Energy Inc. share jumped more than 7% in the extended session Tuesday after the maker of inverters for solar-power systems reported fourth-quarter...  ( 22 min )

Shares of VF Corp. rallied more than 6% in the extended session Tuesday after the maker of The North Face jackets and Jansport backpacks, among other outdoor...  ( 22 min )

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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported earnings that missed expectations.  ( 46 min )

Of the 50 U.S. states, 39 and the District of Columbia do not levy a tax on Social Security benefits.  ( 23 min )

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Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled early last week that the two currently unidentified people who co-signed the bond could be made public.  ( 45 min )

GameStop Corp.’s stock was plunging Tuesday, reversing the gains made during Monday’s meme-stocks rally that also lifted AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.’s...  ( 22 min )

AT&T has its act together in wireless, but that's already well understood by Wall Street, according to two analysts.  ( 25 min )

An analyst worries that inflation could bite into Airbus's profit margins in coming years.  ( 23 min )

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The District Court judge issued his court's final judgment in the case of Jennifer Harris versus her former employer, FedEx — and it’s not what the delivery services giant was hoping for. Here's what is happening next.  ( 17 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin miners Hut 8 Mining Corp. and US Bitcoin Corp. are merging in an all-stock deal after a prolonged slump in cryptocurrency prices heaped pressure on the industry. Most Read from BloombergMeta Asks Many Managers to Get Back to Making Things or LeaveQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CasePowell Says Further Rate Hikes Needed and Markets Take HeedWall Street Goes Risk-On Without Powell’s Pushb  ( 45 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock sank more than 45% on Tuesday, a day after the embattled retailer announced an equity offering to raise as much as $1.025 billion.  ( 45 min )

Do stock buybacks help you as an investor?  ( 28 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Meta Platforms Inc. is asking many of its managers and directors to transition to individual contributor jobs or leave the company as it tries to become more efficient, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChinese Balloons Were Spotted Near US Bases During Trump’s EraTrum  ( 47 min )

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The videoconferencing company is reducing its workforce as the work-from-home trend winds down.  ( 24 min )

If ChatGPT is successful in creating competition like Uber did, it could drive wages down, according to Oxford economist Carl Frey.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that additional interest-rate increases will be needed to cool inflation and borrowing costs may need to peak higher than previously expected, if the strong jobs market persists.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesTrump Charges in Georgia Over 2020 Could Lead to Bigger Fed CaseTech Drives Stock Gains as Traders Weigh Powell: Markets Wr  ( 46 min )

From simple beginnings to becoming a national retail titan that sold everything from coffee makers to candy, the company's more than 50-year long journey has been both adventurous and chaotic.  ( 51 min )

Biden is preparing another proposal to tax billionaires and corporations to a divided Congress.  ( 48 min )

Inflation has been a massive issue for nearly every major country for the past year or so. Consumers and corporations alike have felt the pain, with the previous four quarters of earnings proving to be relatively lackluster. While inflation is slowly declining, it has caused the debt of the U.S. and other countries to soar. Between strong inflation and the massive debt burden, the founder of the world's largest hedge fund is sounding the alarm. Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio has grown  ( 47 min )

‘My brother’s finances are unstable, and he has a child and a high-maintenance wife. My sister is in an unstable marriage and often needs help.’  ( 26 min )

The company makes radio-frequency semiconductors, which enable smartphones to communicate with wireless networks.  ( 22 min )

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If you've looked at the investment options in your workplace 401(k) retirement plan, chances are you'll see mutual funds that put your money into stocks, bonds or cash and cash equivalents. Those have been the options available ever since 401(k) … Continue reading → The post Here's One Easy Way to Boost Your 401(k) By 8% appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

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Fiserv shares are headed for their best day since 2020, after the financial-technology company topped revenue expectations for its latest quarter  ( 24 min )

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The concept of smartphones and electric cars seemed like a pipe dream 20 years ago, but today, nearly 6.92 billion people, or 86.4% of the global population, have personal smartphones. Governments worldwide are moving toward a green future by encouraging the use of electric cars instead of vehicles with combustible engines. Investing in burgeoning technologies could increase your wealth within the next two decades. Take look at some of the most promising technologies poised to catch on. Generati  ( 48 min )

Markets are anticipating the central bank to pause rate hikes or even cut soon.  ( 23 min )

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Play defense with defense.  ( 49 min )

The troubled retailer signs a deal to sell more than $1 billion of equity.  ( 25 min )

Here's how I'll do it without increasing my allocation toward energy.  ( 16 min )

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An analyst worries that inflation could bite into Airbus's profit margins in coming years.  ( 23 min )

You went to Wall Street. You paid the bill. And now you’ve graduated with an education.  ( 26 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is trading 45% lower on Tuesday morning. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 45 min )

A Roth 401(k) is a solid option for retirement savers, especially those who don't anticipate finding themselves in a lower tax bracket when they retire. A Roth 401(k) works similarly to other retirement savings accounts - you put your money … Continue reading → The post A Roth 401(k) Just Got a Lot More Attractive appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

We’ve seen the markets take a breather recently and that is hardly surprising considering the year-to-date rally. Stocks charged out the gate in 2023 as if in a hurry to consign 2022’s annus horribilis to the history bins. Observing the sharp and abrupt shift in sentiment, BlackRock's bond chief Rick Rieder has called the surge "extraordinary." However, Rieder, who handles around $2.4 trillion in assets, is not quite ready to get the bull outfit on just yet. Given the widespread compression in p  ( 48 min )

It’s no secret artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced — so much so that it’s already replacing human workers. While most people don’t need to worry about their jobs being replaced in the short term, AI could mean that people are expected to do more with less. AI platforms like ChatGPT still need human input and direction, so it won’t completely wipe out every job. Right now, it's a tool to be used to increase output and efficiency. But the future could be different. Marketing At its core, mar  ( 47 min )

Rule changes living rent-free in your mind? Perhaps it's time for a more passive approach.  ( 48 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is trading 45% lower on Tuesday morning. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 46 min )

On the Companies House database, which lists all registered firms in the UK, a search for “Adani” turns up 137 results. Several of these have nothing to do with Gautam Adani, the beleaguered Indian billionaire watching the market value of his conglomerate sink daily.  ( 47 min )

Chegg sees a tough reaction to a mixed quarter and outlook.  ( 45 min )

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To boost engagement, making employees feel like their opinions are heard is almost as important as letting them work from home.  ( 46 min )

Our call of the day from the president of Seabreeze Partners Management's Doug Kass, says beware of this market that has the quants at the wheel.  ( 27 min )

The Euro has fallen again during the trading session on Tuesday as we wait for Jerome Powell to give his speech.  ( 46 min )

Though retirees are only required to take a certain portion of their retirement savings out as distributions each year, a study from JPMorgan Chase shows that there is likely good reason to take out more. A withdrawal approach based solely on … Continue reading → The post 84% of Retirees Are Making This RMD Mistake appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

According to a recent study by Genworth Financial, the median cost of nursing home care in the United States was $8,910 per month for a private room and $7,800 per month for a semi-private room in 2021. These costs are … Continue reading → The post How to Pay for Nursing Home Care With Social Security appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

The Internal Revenue Service said it would clear up confusion this week as to whether certain state refunds and rebates would count as taxable income.  ( 23 min )

Royal Caribbean said since the middle of November, Royal Caribbean said it has recorded the seven strongest weeks of bookings in its history  ( 23 min )

Royal Caribbean stock surges as fourth-quarter losses narrowed more than expected and bookings exceeded pre-pandemic levels.  ( 23 min )

The Chinese tech giant plans to complete internal testing on its "ERNIE Bot" in March before making the chatbot available to the public.  ( 23 min )

Analysts at KeyBanc downgraded the shares after fourth-quarter results.  ( 22 min )

The debut of the cutting-edge chatbot has spurred investors to buy up stock in artificial-intelligence plays.  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) stock is down 31% in pre-market. The embattled retailer announced it will raise as much as $1.025 billion through an equity offering.  ( 46 min )

Scaramucci accused the FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of intentionally duping many people, but said he had faith in former FTX exec Brett Harrison.  ( 47 min )

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A former Wells Fargo senior vice president has sued the bank, accusing it of retaliation after her complaints of sexual misconduct by a higher-ranking employee.  ( 48 min )

Fixed-income yields “all look good,” and you might want to get some while you still can, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s David Kelly.  ( 26 min )

Shares of Blink Charging Co. dove 8.4% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the electric vehicle (EV) charging company’s upsized equity offering priced at a...  ( 22 min )

U.S. stock futures teetered in morning trading Tuesday ahead of a highly-anticipated public speaking appearance by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in Washington D.C. slated for early this afternoon.  ( 47 min )

When to save for college, according to experts  ( 25 min )

Have an issue with your financail adviser or looking to hire a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The heat is on Baidu Inc. to deliver after the hype surrounding its soon-to-come ChatGPT-style service supercharged a rally in its stock.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontational Over US BalloonThe stock has jumped 45% in  ( 48 min )

An acquisition costing about $10.5 billion including debt is close, The Wall Street Journal reported.  ( 23 min )

BP plc (NYSE: BP) reported record 2022 earnings amid growing calls for the U.K. government to boost taxes on companies profiting from the high price of oil and natural gas after Russia invaded Ukraine. BBC writes that BP sees the biggest profit in its 114-year history. The company's underlying replacement cost profit, which excludes one-time items and fluctuations in the value of inventories, jumped to $27.7 billion in 2022 from $12.8 billion a year earlier. For Q4 FY22, the profit almost halved  ( 46 min )

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U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday ahead of eagerly anticipated comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced and US equity futures fluctuated as investors looked to commentary due later from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that may shape views on the central bank’s rate path.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to  ( 48 min )

The company said it would slow its transition to lower-carbon energy, as oil-and-gas production helped push the company to a record profit last year.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- BP Plc hiked its dividend and extended share buybacks after posting a record profit of $27.65 billion for 2022, joining its fellow supermajors by reaping the rewards of soaring oil and natural gas prices.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Con  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has lined up investors for an eleventh-hour cash infusion that would allow it to stave off a bankruptcy filing, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing RetaliationChina Moves From Contrite to Confrontati  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Baidu Inc. surged more than 15% after affirming it’s on track to publicly roll out its ChatGPT-like service in March, stoking anticipation around potentially China’s most prominent entry in the race to create lifelike AI bots.Most Read from BloombergQuake Toll Hits 4,000 in Turkey, Syria as Overseas Aid FlowsTurkey’s South Hit by a Second High-Magnitude EarthquakeDell to Cut About 6,650 Jobs, Battered by Plunging PC SalesUS Moves to Recover Chinese Balloon While Weighing Retaliati  ( 47 min )

The deal, which could be announced this week, would expand the health insurer and pharmacy chain’s role in medical care.  ( 26 min )

The distressed retailer has secured investor backing for a more than $1 billion capital raise to stave off bankruptcy and try to turn around its flagging business, people familiar with the matter said.  ( 26 min )

Stocks have started 2023 with a 7% gain on the S&P 500, and 13.5% gain on the NASDAQ. It’s a solid performance to start the year, but will it last? According to Emmanuel Cau, the head of European equity strategy at Barclays, we might not be fully out of the woods yet. "Despite a still sticky labor market, softening US data (ISM down further below 50, weaker housing data) seem to matter for central banks' reaction function, which now appears more balanced between fighting inflation and preserving  ( 48 min )

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Het aantal vacatures in de kinderopvang is in een paar jaar tijd maar liefst verviervoudigd. De werkdruk is hoog en het ziekteverzuim loopt op. Welke problemen spelen er allemaal?  ( 5 min )

Als het aan de Tweede Kamer ligt wordt de salderingsregeling voor zonnepanelen de komende jaren afgebouwd. Een meerderheid stemde dinsdag in met het plan. Maar op dit moment kan het voorstel nog niet rekenen op genoeg steun in de Eerste Kamer. Vijf vragen over de regeling en waarom het nog onzeker is of het écht gaat gebeuren.  ( 6 min )

Zoom Video Communications, het bedrijf achter videobelplatform Zoom, zegt 15 procent van zijn werknemers de wacht aan in een grote ontslagronde. Daarmee volgt Zoom het voorbeeld van andere technologiebedrijven die een reorganisatie aankondigden.  ( 3 min )

Zelfstandigen met lage tarieven, zoals schoonmakers, pakketbezorgers en fotografen, mogen voortaan samenwerken als ze onderhandelen over betere tarieven. Dat versterkt hun onderhandelingspositie, zegt de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM). Eerder hielden concurrentieregels gezamenlijke onderhandelingen tegen.  ( 4 min )

Zestien bonbonwinkels van Leonidas krijgen een doorstart na een overname door de Brabantse chocolademaker Coco & Sebas. De winkels in grote binnensteden, op Schiphol en op NS-stations gaan straks weer open onder een andere naam.  ( 3 min )